My daughter asked me for a few of our favorite family recipes this morning. I found this in the TOH Simple and Delicious issue a few years ago. It's always been a hit at our house:
BACON CHEESEBURGER PASTA
8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 pound ground beef
6 bacon strips, diced 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
Barbecue sauce and prepared mustard, optional
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. Discard drippings. Drain pasta; add to the skillet. Stir in the soup, beef and bacon; heat through. 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. Yield: 4-6 servings.
(note) Leave a good coating of bacon drippings in the pan, or add a couple tbs, if you want to. I usually do.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 389 calories, 16 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 62 mg cholesterol, 565 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 25 g protein.
Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta link:
Yum! I have all this on hand. I think I’ll make it for dinner. I’m so tired of the food I could every month. :o)