Cheeseburger Bacon Pasta (Print Version)
Tender pasta with spiced beef, bacon bits, and gooey cheddar for a hearty, homestyle dish you’ll crave.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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12 ounces penne pasta
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½ yellow onion, diced
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1 packet bacon, cut into small pieces
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2 pounds ground beef
→ Seasonings and Sauces
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon pickle relish with dill
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon steak seasoning (Montreal style)
→ Sauce Base
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½ cup heavy cream
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8 ounces canned tomato sauce
→ Cheese
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, mild
# Steps:
01 -
Boil the pasta following the directions on the package. Once done, drain it and leave it aside.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry the bacon until crunchy. Remove it and drain on paper towels.
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Throw the onion and ground beef into the same skillet and cook until the beef's no longer pink. Get rid of any grease left behind.
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Mix in garlic powder, onion powder, and steak seasoning with the beef mixture. Stir it all together well.
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Pour in the Worcestershire sauce, dill relish, tomato sauce, and heavy cream. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
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Mix in 1 cup of cheese along with half of the crispy bacon. Keep stirring until the cheese melts down and everything's blended.
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Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet and stir until everything's evenly coated and combined.
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Spoon the mixture into a baking dish. Sprinkle the rest of the bacon and cheddar on top. Bake it at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 minutes, just until the cheese is nicely melted. Serve warm!