Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta Bake

All the comforting flavors of a bacon cheeseburger baked into a cheesy pasta dish, loaded with savory ground beef, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and hidden veggies.

Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta Bake
Prep time
20 min
Cook time
25 min
Yield
1 serving

Ingredients

  • 56.7 g Bacon
  • 113.4 g Cheddar Cheese
  • 2.25 g Garlic
  • 113.5 g Lean ground beef
  • 75 g Pasta
  • 40 g Red Onion
  • 3 g Salt
  • 25 g Spinach
  • 15 g Tomato Paste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Roughly chop the spinach.
  3. In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, cook the onion and garlic until soft. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
  5. Stir in tomato paste, spinach, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until spinach is wilted.
  6. Add the pasta, crumbled bacon, and half the cheese. Mix well.
  7. Transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.