Description
Creamy, cheesy, and bursting with burger-style flavor, this Easy Loaded Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta is your new go-to comfort food. It combines juicy ground beef, rich Alfredo sauce, tender pasta, and melted cheddar and mozzarella for a crave-worthy dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes. This easy recipe is perfect for quick weeknight meals, hearty lunch leftovers, or when you’re out of dinner ideas and want something everyone will love. Whether you’re after a quick dinner idea, easy comfort food, or a pasta recipe with a twist, this loaded skillet dish hits the spot. Great for picky eaters, busy nights, or just satisfying that cheeseburger craving in pasta form.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 cups dry pasta
2 cups Alfredo sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup mozzarella cheese
1 roma tomato, diced
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon ketchup (optional)
1 teaspoon yellow mustard (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until just shy of al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Drain excess grease if necessary.
3. Add diced tomato and green onions to the beef. Cook for 1–2 minutes. Stir in ketchup and mustard, if using.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour in Alfredo sauce and stir to combine. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
5. Add cooked pasta and stir to coat in sauce. Add cheddar and mozzarella, stirring until melted and smooth.
6. Let the pasta simmer for 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Turn off heat and garnish with parsley or extra green onions.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for the creamiest texture — it melts better than pre-shredded.
To lighten the dish, try using ground turkey and low-fat Alfredo sauce.
For added texture, top with crispy bacon or crushed burger chips before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: easy dinner, cheeseburger pasta, one-pan meal, weeknight recipe, comfort food, skillet recipe