Loaded bacon cheeseburger pasta

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cook the Pasta:

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.

Step 3

Cook the Ground Beef:

Step 4

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat and set the beef aside.

Step 5

Cook the Bacon:

Step 6

In the same skillet, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove from the skillet, crumble, and set aside.

Step 7

Sauté the Vegetables:

Step 8

In the bacon drippings, sauté the chopped onion for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 9

Make the Alfredo Sauce:

Step 10

Pour the heavy cream and milk into the skillet, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard. Let it cook for a few minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.

Step 11

Add the Cheese:

Step 12

Stir in the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese, mixing until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 13

Combine Pasta and Beef:

Step 14

Add the cooked ground beef and pasta into the skillet, stirring to coat everything in the creamy sauce. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.

Step 15

Add Bacon and Serve:

Step 16

Top with crumbled bacon and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!