Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled beef bacon
02 - 2 cups cooked rotini or penne noodles
03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar
04 - 1 pound ground beef

→ Sauce

05 - Salt for taste
06 - Freshly cracked black pepper, just enough
07 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
08 - 1/4 cup ketchup
09 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
10 - 1 cup milk

# Steps to Follow:

01 - While it’s hot, go ahead and dish it out. Crumble on some extra bacon or sprinkle more cheddar if you want a boost.
02 - Toss in your cooked pasta plus cheddar and bacon bits. Stir until it’s all gooey and everything’s covered nicely in sauce.
03 - Squirt in ketchup, dash in Worcestershire, and toss in salt and pepper. Let it bubble just a couple of minutes so the sauce stays thick.
04 - Dust flour right over that beef. Keep stirring as you slowly pour in the milk. Whisk till the sauce turns creamy and smooth.
05 - In your skillet, break up the ground beef on medium heat and cook till it’s brown all over. You’ll want to get rid of any extra grease.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Want more bite? Smoked beef bacon and strong cheddar taste great. Just don’t overdo the pasta—you want it firm before mixing it all together.