Creamy Pasta with Bacon Recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
Keywords: Cheese, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
- 1 lb bow tie pasta
- 1 lb bacon
- 2 tbsp bacon grease
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1028.1
- Total Fat: 75.9g
- Saturated Fat: 35.1g
- Cholesterol: 242.7mg
- Sodium: 939mg
- Carbohydrates: 58.8g
- Fiber: 2.9g
- Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 28g
Recipe Instructions:
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Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, cook the bow tie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Prepare the Bacon: In a separate skillet, fry the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet, drain on paper towels, and crumble into small pieces.
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Saute the Vegetables: In the same skillet with the bacon grease, sauté the sliced mushrooms, minced garlic, and sliced green onions until tender and fragrant.
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Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked pasta, grated Parmesan cheese, crumbled bacon pieces, whipping cream, and black pepper to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
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Simmer: Allow the mixture to simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the pasta. This usually takes about 5-10 minutes.
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Serve: Once the sauce has thickened to your liking, remove from heat. Serve the creamy pasta with bacon immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and black pepper if desired.
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Enjoy! Serve hot and enjoy this comforting and flavorful creamy pasta dish with bacon that will surely delight your taste buds.
This creamy pasta with bacon recipe is a delightful one-dish meal that combines the savory goodness of bacon with the richness of Parmesan cheese and cream, complemented by earthy mushrooms and aromatic garlic. Perfect for any occasion when you crave a hearty and satisfying pasta dish!
