Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta

 

Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 pound bacon, chopped

1/2 pound lean ground beef

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped dill pickle

1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (do not drain)

1 (10.75-ounce) can condensed tomato soup

1/2 cup water

2 cups uncooked pasta (elbow macaroni or small shells work well)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions:

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add the ground beef and onion. Cook until beef is browned and onion is tender.

Add the chopped pickle, tomatoes, tomato soup, and water to the skillet. Stir to combine.

Stir in the uncooked pasta, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.

Return the cooked bacon to the skillet. Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and well combined.

Prep Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 40 mins | Servings: 6