Hamburger Pasta with Cheese and Bacon
Get ready to upgrade your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible Hamburger Pasta with Cheese and Bacon! This hearty, one-pan recipe combines tender pasta, savory ground beef, crispy bacon, and a rich tomato-based sauce infused with garlic, onions, and a medley of spices like smoked paprika and Italian seasoning. Melted cheddar cheese takes center stage as it blankets the dish in gooey, flavorful perfection, while crumbled bacon adds the perfect crispy finishing touch. Ready in just 45 minutes, this comforting meal is a crowd-pleaser the whole family will love. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve piping hot for ultimate cozy vibes. Perfect for quick dinners, family gatherings, or bringing extra flair to comfort food night—this cheesy pasta dish is bound to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or elbow macaroni)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet, place it on a paper towel-lined plate, and crumble once cool. Leave about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook and crumble the beef over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a light simmer.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet or Dutch oven and mix well, ensuring the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the pasta mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let the cheese melt for 3-4 minutes.
Once the cheese has melted, top the dish with crumbled bacon and freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Serve the Hamburger Pasta with Cheese and Bacon hot, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2994 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 189.9 g | 243% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.5 g | 453% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 597 mg | 199% | |
| Sodium | 7520 mg | 327% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 150.4 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.2 g | ||
| Protein | 181.3 g | 363% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1904 mg | 146% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 3032 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
