Description

A creamy, cheesy pasta dish combining the best parts of a cheeseburger with indulgent Alfredo sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cold-weather comfort food.

Ingredients

Scale

12 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Bacon bits (optional)
Chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook until beef is browned and onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
Push beef to one side of the skillet and melt butter. Pour in heavy cream and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Gradually add Parmesan and cheddar cheeses, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.
Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the Alfredo sauce. If sauce is too thick, stir in reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Transfer pasta to serving plates and sprinkle with bacon bits and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

[‘Use freshly grated cheese for a smoother sauce.’, ‘Save pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.’, ‘Let cream sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking to prevent separation.’]

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 450
Fat: 25
Carbohydrates: 40
Protein: 20

Keywords: cheeseburger pasta, Alfredo pasta, comfort food, quick dinner, cheesy pasta, one-pot meal