Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta Bake (Print Version)
Cheesy baked pasta packed with ground beef, bacon, cheddar, and creamy tomato sauce for ultimate comfort.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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900 grams ground beef
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1 packet (approximately 200 grams) bacon, diced
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1/2 yellow onion, diced
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340 grams penne pasta
→ Seasonings and Sauces
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1 tablespoon Montreal steak seasoning
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon dill relish
→ Sauce Base
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225 grams tomato sauce
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120 milliliters heavy whipping cream
→ Cheese
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200 grams mild cheddar cheese, shredded
# Instructions:
01 -
Boil the penne pasta in a large pot of salted water according to manufacturer instructions. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the diced bacon pieces until deeply crisp. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess fat.
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Using the rendered bacon fat in the same skillet, add the diced onion and ground beef. Sauté until beef is evenly browned and onions are softened. Discard any excess grease.
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Add Montreal steak seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder to the cooked beef and onion. Stir until well incorporated.
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Pour in Worcestershire sauce, dill relish, tomato sauce, and heavy whipping cream. Mix thoroughly to develop a creamy, seasoned base.
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Add half the cooked bacon and half the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese has fully melted and the mixture is unified.
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Fold the drained pasta into the sauce mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients throughout.
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Transfer the pasta and sauce mixture into a baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and bacon evenly over the top. Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
# Notes:
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Allow the bake to rest for several minutes before portioning to help the sauce set.