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Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta – A Creamy, Cheesy Weeknight Favorite

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A creamy, cheesy skillet dinner loaded with seasoned ground beef, crispy bacon, and tender pasta — all the flavor of a bacon cheeseburger in comforting pasta form.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz rotini or shells

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or lean)

  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (fire-roasted optional)

  • 1 cup beef broth

  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1/2 tsp mustard powder

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

  • 2 oz cream cheese or 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)

  • Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions

  • Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

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

  • In the same pan, sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.

  • Add ground beef, season with paprika, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Brown thoroughly.

  • Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add diced tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce.

  • Pour in beef broth and simmer 5–6 minutes.

  • Lower heat and stir in cheddar and cream cheese. Mix until smooth.

  • Fold in pasta and most of the bacon. Stir to combine.

  • Top with remaining bacon and extra cheese if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

For gluten-free, use GF pasta and certified sauces. Add hot sauce for spice. Broil with extra cheese for a baked version. Refrigerates well up to 4 days.

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