How to Make the Best LOADED Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta in Your City
Your City: Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta is the ultimate comfort meal that combines the flavors of a classic cheeseburger with hearty pasta.
What Most People Don’t Know About Making LOADED Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta
- Use Diced Tomatoes for Juiciness: Incorporating canned diced tomatoes adds a delightful juiciness and enhances the overall flavor.
- Season Your Beef Well: Adding simple seasonings like Bald Buck Seasoning, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to the ground beef can elevate the dish's taste.
- Simmer for Richer Flavor: Allowing the sauce to simmer for a few extra minutes helps meld the flavors together, resulting in a more robust taste.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni or pasta of choice
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Bald Buck Seasoning and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain well to prevent the dish from becoming too watery. Set aside.
- Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Cook the Beef: In the same skillet, add the ground beef and cook over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Season with Bald Buck Seasoning, pepper, and garlic powder. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juices), ketchup, mustard, and Italian seasoning. Lower the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Combine Everything: Add the drained pasta and crispy bacon to the skillet. Stir to evenly coat everything in the sauce.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Cover the skillet and let it sit for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious bacon cheeseburger pasta!
