Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta (Print Format)
Cheesy pasta blended with ground beef, smoky bacon, and savory sauce for a crowd-pleasing skillet dinner.
# Ingredients:
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1 pound ground beef
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2 cups cooked pasta (rotini or penne)
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
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1 cup milk
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1/4 cup flour
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1/4 cup ketchup
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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Salt and pepper to taste
# Steps:
01 -
Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
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Sprinkle flour into the skillet with the browned beef. Stir well, and gradually whisk in the milk to form a creamy sauce.
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Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add the cooked pasta, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir thoroughly until the cheese is melted and the sauce evenly coats the pasta and ingredients.
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Serve immediately. Optionally, top with more cheese or crumbled bacon.