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- Pasta:<\/strong> This recipe calls for uncooked penne, but you can substitute any of your favorite shapes\u2014including spiral, elbow or long-haired linguini pasta\u2014for penne.<\/li>\n
- Ground beef:<\/strong> Use lean ground beef for a lighter beef flavor, or sub ground turkey or chicken for the beef to use even leaner proteins.<\/li>\n
- Bacon:<\/strong> Dice six strips of your favorite bacon; applewood-smoked bacon would be delicious here.<\/li>\n
- Condensed tomato soup:<\/strong> Use one can of undiluted condensed tomato soup (you’ll be adding a 1\/2 cup of water to this recipe, too).<\/li>\n
- Shredded cheddar cheese:\u00a0<\/strong>We love the sharp flavor of cheddar cheese, but you can use mozzarella, provolone, Swiss or any other shredded cheese of your choice.<\/li>\n
- Optional:\u00a0<\/strong>For additional, saucy flavor, consider using your favorite barbecue sauce with prepared mustard as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Cook the pasta<\/h3>\n
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Cook the pasta according to package directions.<\/p>\n
Step 2: Brown the beef<\/h3>\n
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Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef over medium heat until it’s no longer pink; drain the grease and set the beef aside.<\/p>\n
Step 3: Cook the bacon, then add the beef and pasta<\/h3>\n
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In the same skillet, cook the bacon until it’s crisp. Remove it with a slotted spoon and transfer it to paper towels to drain. Discard the drippings. Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet. Stir in the soup, water, beef and bacon, and heat the mixture through.<\/p>\n
Step 4: Add the cheese<\/h3>\n
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Remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle the pasta with cheese. Cover the pot and let it stand for two to three minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve the bacon cheeseburger pasta with barbecue sauce and mustard, if desired.<\/p>\n
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Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta Variations<\/h2>\n
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- Add cheeseburger toppings:<\/strong> While this might sound unusual, trust us: add your favorite cheeseburger toppings as a garnish. This includes chopped onions, green peppers, mushrooms and even pickles.<\/li>\n
- Make lasagna: <\/strong>Layer the cheeseburger and bacon portion of this recipe, along with barbecue sauce and cheese, over layers of lasagna pasta. Bake it as you would a traditional lasagna. Make sure to smother each layer with plenty of cheese.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to Store Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta<\/h2>\n
Store any leftovers in the fridge. Once cooled, transfer the pasta to an airtight container with a lid, or cover it with storage wrap or aluminum foil. Enjoy it within three to four days.<\/p>\n
How do you reheat bacon cheeseburger pasta?<\/h3>\n
Reheat leftovers by adding a bit of sauce to a saucepan along with the pasta and meat. Cover the pan and stir occasionally until the pasta is heated through. Add cheese. You can also reheat bacon cheeseburger pasta in the microwave, covering the top and cooking it until it’s heated through, about two minutes.<\/p>\n
Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta Tips<\/h2>\n
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