How To Make Bacon and Parmesan Penne Pasta Recipe
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels.
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In the same skillet, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
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Add the cooked penne pasta, crispy bacon, grated Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
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Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and coats the pasta.
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Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
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Serve the Bacon and Parmesan Penne Pasta hot, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories : 648kcal
- Total Fat : 38g
- Saturated Fat : 20g
- Cholesterol : 120mg
- Sodium : 1032mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 52g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 25g
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