Gather all your ingredients. Chop the bacon and measure out the pasta, cream, cheese, and broth.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside on a paper towel.

In the same skillet, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbly pieces. Drain excess fat.

Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper onto the cooked beef. Stir well.

Pour in the beef broth and heavy cream. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.

Add the cooked penne pasta and crispy bacon to the skillet. Stir gently until the pasta is coated.

Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and let it melt over low heat for 2-3 minutes.

Serve the Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta hot, garnished with fresh herbs or extra cheese if desired.