Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta (Print View)
Ground beef, cheddar, bacon, and pasta meld in a creamy sauce for a satisfying, comforting meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
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2 cups cooked rotini or penne pasta
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup cooked and crumbled beef bacon
→ Sauce
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1 cup milk
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup ketchup
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until well browned, breaking it up with a spatula. Drain excess fat.
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Sprinkle flour over the browned beef. Stir until evenly coated, then gradually pour in milk while whisking to achieve a smooth texture.
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Mix in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
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Add cooked pasta, crumbled beef bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese to the skillet. Stir thoroughly until the cheese melts and pasta is fully coated with the sauce.
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Serve hot. For more flavor, garnish with additional cheddar or crumbled beef bacon as desired.
# Notes:
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For optimum creaminess, use freshly shredded cheddar and toss pasta in the sauce immediately after draining.