Description
Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta is a delicious fusion of two beloved comfort foods—cheeseburgers and creamy pasta. This quick and easy recipe features tender pasta enveloped in a rich Alfredo sauce, topped with seasoned ground beef and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish will satisfy the whole family and leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Brown the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- 3. Make the sauce: Add minced garlic to the beef and sauté for 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream; stir and simmer gently.
- 4. Add cheese: Gradually mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- 5. Combine: Toss cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing until well-coated with sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- 6. Serve hot: Garnish with extra Parmesan or parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg