Loaded Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta recipe — creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly satisfying!
Loaded Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta
Ingredients:
For the pasta & beef:
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1 lb ground beef
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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1 box (12 oz) rotini or penne pasta
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1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)
For the Alfredo sauce:
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2 tbsp butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 1/2 cups heavy cream
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, for tang)
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Salt & pepper to taste
Toppings (optional but recommended):
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Cooked bacon bits
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Diced pickles
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Chopped tomatoes
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Green onions
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Extra cheese on top!
Instructions:
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Cook the pasta:
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside. -
Cook the beef:
In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Drain excess grease and set beef aside. -
Make the Alfredo sauce:
In the same pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in cheddar, Parmesan, and Dijon mustard. Season to taste. -
Combine it all:
Add the cooked pasta and beef into the Alfredo sauce. Mix until everything is coated in cheesy goodness. -
Top it off:
Add your favorite cheeseburger toppings — bacon, pickles, tomatoes, green onions — and an extra sprinkle of cheese. -
Serve hot & enjoy every bite!