Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet (Print Format)
Cheesy bacon pasta with beef and tomato, ready in under 30 minutes for a comforting one-pan meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
01 -
½ pound elbow pasta, cooked and drained according to package directions
→ Meat and Protein
02 -
½ pound (approximately 6-7 slices) center cut smoked bacon, cut into ½ inch diced pieces
03 -
1 pound lean ground beef (93%-7% fat)
→ Sauce
04 -
21.5 ounces (2 cans) condensed tomato soup
→ Cheese
05 -
2 cups shredded cheddar-jack cheese blend
# Steps:
01 -
In a large pot of boiling water, cook elbow pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
02 -
In a large skillet (10-12 inches) over medium heat, cook diced bacon for 10-12 minutes, stirring often, until the fat renders and the bacon is crispy.
03 -
Use a slotted spoon to transfer cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Discard rendered fat from the skillet, but do not clean it.
04 -
Increase the heat in the skillet to medium-high. Add ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes until fully browned and no longer pink.
05 -
Add condensed tomato soup, cooked bacon, and drained pasta to the skillet with the ground beef. Stir to combine.
06 -
Top the mixture with shredded cheddar-jack cheese. Cover the skillet and allow the cheese to melt for 2-3 minutes.
07 -
Remove the lid, stir melted cheese into the mixture, and remove skillet from heat.