Description
A delicious and hearty pasta dish featuring cheesy beef and crispy bacon for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g rotini pasta
- 500g ground beef
- 200g bacon, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup pasta cooking water (reserved)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil rotini pasta according to the package instructions in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and let it drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave the bacon grease in the skillet.
- Cook the Beef: In the same skillet, add the ground beef. Cook over medium-high heat until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the skillet, add olive oil if needed. Sauté the chopped onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked bacon to the skillet with the beef and onion mixture. Add paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add Cheese and Cream: Lower the heat and mix in the heavy cream and reserved pasta water. Gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and combined.
- Mix with Pasta: Add the drained pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is well-coated with the cheesy beef and bacon mixture.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese or chopped herbs if desired.
Notes
- Cheese Variations: For a different cheese flavor, try using mozzarella, gouda, or a cheese blend.
- Herb Garnish: Fresh parsley or chives add a nice touch of freshness.
- Vegetable Add-ins: You can add bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Spice: Add red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg