Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta

No frills and no shame, this simple pasta dish is slightly indulgent and simply delicious.   Bacon cheeseburger flavor but in a bowl instead of a bun!

Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta
Serves 4

Five Ingredients
5-6 slices of bacon, cut into ½” pieces
1 lb lean ground beef
8 oz cheddar cheese
8 oz rotini pasta
10 oz tomato soup

From the Pantry
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 T Dijon mustard

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt.  Cook pasta per package directions.

Put the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat and cook until golden brown and crispy.  Drain and set aside in a bowl lined with paper towels.  Dispose of most of the bacon fat, reserving about 1 T in the pan.  Add in the beef and cook, crumbling as you it cooks.  Add in the garlic and mustard.

Add in the cooked and drained pasta along with the soup and cheese (hold a little bit of cheese back as a garnish if desired).  Stir until the cheese is melted and soup warmed through.  Add in most of the bacon and stir to combine.  Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.

Serve immediately in a warm bowl garnished with crispy bacon and more cheese along with some scallions or chives if desired.