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Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta – A Creamy, Cheesy One-Pot Weeknight Favorite

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This bacon cheeseburger pasta combines savory beef, crispy bacon, melty cheddar, and tender noodles in a creamy, one-pot sauce. A quick, crowd-pleasing comfort dish ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef

  • 4 slices bacon, chopped

  • ½ small onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 cups short pasta (elbow, rotini, penne)

  • 2 cups beef broth

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste or ketchup

  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp pepper

  • 1 tsp yellow mustard (optional)

  • 1 cup whole milk or cream

  • 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.

  • In remaining bacon fat, sauté onion 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

  • Add ground beef and brown fully. Drain excess fat if needed.

  • Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire, seasonings, and mustard if using.

  • Add pasta and broth. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer 10–12 minutes until pasta is cooked.

  • Stir in milk and cheese until creamy. Fold in bacon.

  • Serve hot, topped with extra bacon and cheese if desired.

Notes

  • Swap beef for turkey for a lighter option.

  • Add frozen peas or bell peppers for more veggies.

  • Use gluten-free pasta and broth for a GF version.

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