Ingredients
Method
- Boil pasta in salted water per package instructions
- Brown meat in skillet until crumbly with well-developed crusts
- Add garlic/onion powder, salt, and pepper to meat mixture
- Stir in broth first to deglaze pan before adding thickeners
- Off-low heat, blend in cream cheese until perfectly smooth
- Blend in cheese until fully melted without curdling
- Return drained pasta to pan and stir to coat
- Mix in crumbled vegetarian bacon
- Adjust seasoning if needed
Notes
Swap half the ground beef for lentils for a vegetarian version
Replace cheddar with Pecorino Romano for a sharper flavor
Vegetarian bacon can be substituted with sautéed mushrooms + thyme
Use ground turkey or plant-based meat for alternative protein
Replace cheddar with Pecorino Romano for a sharper flavor
Vegetarian bacon can be substituted with sautéed mushrooms + thyme
Use ground turkey or plant-based meat for alternative protein