"When the weather's too chilly to grill burgers, I whip up a big pot of this cheesy pasta. Believe it or not, it tastes just like a bacon cheeseburger, and it's much easier for my young children to enjoy. —Carly Terrell, Granbury Texas..."
INGREDIENTS
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8 bacon strips, chopped
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2 pounds ground beef
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1/2 large red onion, chopped
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12 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
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4 cups chicken broth
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2 cans (15 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
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1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
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1 cup water
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1/4 cup ketchup
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3 tablespoons prepared mustard
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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2 cups Kerrygold shredded cheddar cheese, divided
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1/3 cup chopped dill pickle
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Chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sliced pickles and sliced red onion, optional