Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta

Ingredients:
8 oz (225g) pasta (penne or elbow macaroni works best) 🍝
1 lb (450g) ground beef 🥩
6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled 🥓
1 small onion, chopped 🧅
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained 🍅
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
½ cup heavy cream or milk 🥛
2 tbsp ketchup 🍅
1 tbsp mustard
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt and black pepper to taste 🧂
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) 🌿
Instructions:
1️⃣ Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. 🍝
2️⃣ In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed. 🥩
3️⃣ Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet with the ground beef and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. 🧅🧄
4️⃣ Stir in the diced tomatoes, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Let it simmer for 3-5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. 🍅
5️⃣ Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir to combine everything together. 🍝
6️⃣ Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until the cheese is melted and creamy. Adjust the seasoning as needed. 🥛🧀
7️⃣ Mix in the crumbled turkey bacon and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through. 🥓
8️⃣ Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your hearty, cheesy, and delicious Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta! 🌿🍔🍝
Prep Time: 15 min | Cooking Time: 20 min | Total Time: 35 min
Calories: 450 kcal per serving | Servings: 4-6

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