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Heat a big pan on medium, toss in the ground beef, and cook until it’s completely browned. Get rid of any extra grease by draining it.
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Stir the crumbled bacon, penne pasta, and Alfredo sauce into the beef in the pan. Keep mixing everything until it’s nicely blended.
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Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top and stir it in. Let the cheese melt until the pasta feels creamy. If you like, gently add the pickles for an extra zing.
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Taste it, then adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Dish it up while it’s warm. Add some extra bacon crumbles or cheese on top if you feel like it.