Loaded Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta for Ultimate Comfort Food

Loaded Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta combines the familiar flavors of a cheeseburger with a creamy pasta experience, perfect for comfort food lovers.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 650

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

8 oz Rotini Pasta or penne or fusilli

For the Protein

1 lb Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat

For the Flavor

1 cup Diced Tomatoes canned or fresh

For the Sauce

1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half or cashew cream

For the Cheesy Goodness

1.5 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded; can mix in Gruyère or mozzarella

Equipment

Large pot
Skillet
Colander

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes, then drain and return to the pot.
Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, breaking apart with a spatula.
Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
Stir in diced tomatoes, heavy cream, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.
Combine drained pasta with the sauce in the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Gradually stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
Serve hot, garnished with remaining cheese and fresh parsley or thyme.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is great for customization according to dietary preferences and can be made with ground turkey or plant-based meat options.

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