Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta

Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta

This bacon cheeseburger pasta recipe puts a spin on a comfort food classic by combining hearty pasta, ground beef, crispy bacon and melted cheese.

Ingredients :

• 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
• 1 pound ground beef
• 6 bacon strips, diced
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• optional: barbecue sauce and prepared mustard

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set meat aside.
2. In the same skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Discard drippings. Drain pasta; add to the skillet. Stir in the soup, water, beef and bacon; heat through.
3. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Serve with barbecue sauce and mustard if desired.