Description
A hearty one-pan pasta dish combining cheesy cream sauce, tender rotini, and smoky plant-based ‘bacon’ for a meaty twist. This creamy, customizable comfort food is quick to make and perfect for families.
Ingredients
8 oz Rotini Pasta
1 lb Ground Beef (90% lean)
6 strips Bacon Alternative (fire-roasted veggie strips or plant-based bacon)
1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup Cream Cheese
1/2 cup Beef Broth (low-sodium)
1/4 cup Ketchup
1 tbsp Mustard (Dijon)
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Onion Powder
Instructions
Salt water to gentle boil. Add rotini; cook 12-14 minutes until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water
In skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat. Break into crumbles, season with garlic/onion powder, salt, and pepper. Drain excess fat if desired
Add broth, ketchup, and mustard. Simmer 5 minutes. Add cream cheese, stirring until smooth. Mix in cheddar cheese until melted
Add cooked pasta to skillet. Toss to coat in sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency
Fold in crispy bacon alternative (sauté veggie strips or plant-based bacon in a little oil until crisped) before serving
Notes
Use gluten-free pasta if needed
Customize with fried zucchini or caramelized onions
Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg