Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta Bake (Print Version)
Creamy penne with bacon, beef, and cheddar, baked for a comforting and satisfying main course.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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900 grams ground beef
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1 packet (approximately 225 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 millilitres heavy whipping cream
→ Cheese
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200 grams mild cheddar cheese, shredded
# Instructions:
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Boil a large pot of salted water and cook penne until al dente according to package directions. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook diced bacon until golden and crisp. Transfer bacon onto a plate lined with paper towel and reserve.
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Using the same skillet, add diced onion and ground beef. Sauté until beef is fully browned and onion is softened. Drain excess fat from the pan.
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Sprinkle Montreal steak seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder over the beef mixture. Stir well to distribute the seasonings.
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Add Worcestershire sauce, dill relish, tomato sauce, and heavy cream to the pan. Stir until mixture is homogenous.
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Fold in 100 grams of shredded cheddar cheese and half of the cooked bacon. Stir until cheese is fully melted and contents are evenly blended.
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Add cooked penne to the skillet. Toss well to ensure pasta is thoroughly coated and integrated with the meat sauce.
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Transfer mixture to a baking dish. Evenly distribute remaining cheese and reserved bacon on top. Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C for 5–10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and melted.
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Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly, then portion and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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For enhanced flavour and texture, combine freshly grated cheddar and mature cheddar for the melted topping.