Ingredients
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- 8 ounces short pasta (penne, rotini, or elbow macaroni)
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes and drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the cooked bacon (substitute with turkey bacon if desired) and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat and mix in cream cheese and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Fold in the drained pasta until evenly coated with the sauce.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg