Description
This Easy Loaded Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta is a comforting dish with creamy texture, cheesy goodness, and robust burger flavor, transformed into an indulgent pasta experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups dry pasta
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 roma tomato, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon ketchup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. This is crucial because it helps the pasta to season as it cooks, enhancing the overall flavor of the dish. Once it’s boiling, add your dry pasta and cook it until it’s just before the al dente stage, ensuring it has a slight bite to it. After cooking, drain the pasta in a colander, and set it aside for later use.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add your ground beef. As it cooks, break it apart with a spatula, allowing it to brown evenly. Be sure to season it with salt and pepper to enhance its flavor. Once cooked through, if there is any excess grease, carefully drain it, as it could make your sauce too oily.
- Next, toss in your diced roma tomato and sliced green onions to the skillet with the cooked beef. Sauté these together for about 1-2 minutes to let the flavors marry. If you’re including ketchup and mustard, stir them in during this step. They contribute that nostalgic cheeseburger flavor that makes this dish irresistible!
- Now, reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the Alfredo sauce. Stir the mixture well to ensure that the sauce envelops the beef and veggies. Let it simmer for about 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Once your Alfredo sauce has simmered, add the cooked pasta into the pan. Stir everything together until the pasta is well-coated with the delectable sauce. This also gives you a chance to ensure that every piece of pasta is infused with flavor.
- Take the dish to the next level by adding shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Stir until the cheese melts and creates a wonderfully creamy texture. Keep the pasta over low heat and allow it to simmer for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Once everything is perfectly melted and combined, turn off the heat. Garnish the dish with freshly chopped parsley or extra green onions for a pop of color and flavor. Serve hot, and enjoy this loaded pasta dish!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the consistency of your Alfredo sauce by adding a splash of pasta water if needed. Cook the beef thoroughly to ensure it reaches a safe internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: Approximately 650 per serving
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Protein: 37 g