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Creamy bacon pasta being tossed in sauce with tongs in a skillet

Creamy Bacon Pasta Recipe

This rich and flavorful Creamy Bacon Pasta comes together in just 20 minutes with simple ingredients. Crispy bacon, garlic, and onion blend into a velvety Parmesan cream sauce; perfect for a cozy dinner any night of the week.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American/Italian-inspired
Keyword: Creamy bacon pasta bake, Creamy bacon pasta recipes, Creamy bacon pasta with cream cheese, Simple creamy bacon pasta recipes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 585kcal
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • 1 Pasta pot
  • 1 Tongs
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Microplane or cheese grater

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Pasta Spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne
  • 8 slices Bacon Cut into small pieces
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 small Onion Finely diced
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Room temperature
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated, plus extra to serve
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • Salt and pepper To taste
  • Fresh parsley Chopped for garnish
  • ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional for heat

Instructions

  • Boil pasta until al dente
  • Cook bacon until crispy
  • Add garlic and onion
  • Stir in butter and cream
  • Add Parmesan, salt, and pepper
  • Toss pasta in sauce
  • Garnish with bacon and parsley

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 585kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 650mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 2mg