EASY GARLIC BACON PASTA RECIPE
This Easy Garlic Bacon Pasta Recipe is going to be your go-to weeknight meal when you need a quick dinner on the table in just 10 minutes. With just 5 ingredients - pasta, olive oil, garlic, bacon, and salt, you can have a delicious dinner! (Parmesan and parsley are optional but so good!) You can use spaghetti, linguine, or even angel hair pasta for this recipe. But make sure to keep the bacon fats as that is where the magic happens.
Provided by Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts
Categories Main
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add the salt and cook the pasta for 1 minute less than the packet suggests.1 tbsp salt1 lb dried spaghetti
- Once the pasta is cooked reserve 2 1/2 cups of the pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta.
- Chop the bacon into smallish dice, add a tablespoon of the olive oil to a frying pan then cook the bacon over medium high for 4-5 minutes until crispy.10-12 strips bacon2 tbsp olive oil
- Whilst the bacon is cooking peel and thinly slice the garlic.6 cloves garlic
- Once the bacon is crisp, remove it from the pan using a slotted spoon, leaving the oil and bacon grease behind.
- Reduce the heat under the pan and add the remaining olive oil and the sliced garlic. Stir constantly for 2 minutes and as soon as the garlic has softened but not yet colored, add 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water and turn the heat back up.3 tbsp olive oilchopped garlic1/2 cup pasta cooking water
- Boil this mixture for a minute then add in the now drained pasta, keeping the frying pan on the heat.
- Add a further 1/2 cup of pasta water and toss and stir the pasta in the sauce until it is cooked to your liking. You might need to add more pasta water.1/2-1 cup extra pasta cooking water
- Once your garlic 'sauce' has coated the pasta, add the cooked bacon and any collected juices back into the pasta then season to taste. (Depending on the saltiness of your bacon you might need salt, but it willdefinitly want some pepper)
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley and grated parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 731 kcal, Carbohydrate 87 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 915 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BACON CARBONARA PASTA
Bacon Carbonara Pasta is a classic Italian dish with creamy egg sauce, noodles, eggs and bacon topped with Parmesan cheese in 30 minutes.
Provided by Sabrina Snyder
Categories Main Course
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in a large pot to one minute less than the directions on the box and keep 1/2 cup of pasta water to the side to drain pasta (do not rinse pasta).
- In a large skillet add the bacon and cook it until crisp then turn off the heat and remove the bacon with a slotted spoon then add the pasta and toss it in the bacon fat.
- Add the eggs, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese to a large bowl and whisk well before adding slowly while tossing the hot pasta quickly to prevent it from scrambling.
- Add in 1/4 cup of the pasta water and peas, tossing again to create a saucy consistency to the pasta then topping with bacon before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 490 kcal, Carbohydrate 61 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Sodium 1035 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g
BACON AND NOODLES
I love bacon, noodles and cheese, they are even better together! I came up with this because I wanted something different...it is a rich casserole so if you get heartburn easily...don't eat it! Lol. :)
Provided by Red Chef Mama
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees.
- Fry the bacon until it's crispy, drain on paper towels and crumble.
- Cook egg noodles as directed on package, drain and toss with the 2 tablespoons butter.
- In a 2 quart casserole layer as follows: 1/4 of the noodles, 1/4 of the sour cream, 1/4 of the cheddar cheese, 1/4 of the bacon and 1/4 of the onion.
- Repeat these layers 3 more times.
- Bake the casserole in preheated oven, uncovered for 30 minutes.
CREAMY PASTA WITH BACON
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , In a small bowl, whisk flour and cream until smooth; stir into the pan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer., Drain linguine; add to the pan. Stir in bacon and cheese; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 33g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 202mg cholesterol, Sodium 440mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
CREAMY NOODLES AND CABBAGE
-Gail Nero, Canton, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, saute the cabbage, onion, salt and pepper in butter until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. , Combine cream and flour; gradually add to vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in noodles and cheese; stir until cheese is melted. Pour into serving dish and sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 413mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
CABBAGE NOODLES WITH CRISPY BACON
This recipe isn't low fat-that's why it's so good. The flavors really develop if made a couple of hours before serving. To complete the meal just add a salad and toasted unbuttered rye bread slices. For a really hearty dinner, serve with baked smoked kielbasa.
Provided by Kathy228
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in deep pan.
- Add the bag of shredded cabbage.
- Cook down until cabbage is nicely browned, at least an hour.
- Stir occasionally at first, then frequently as the cabbage starts to brown.
- Mix-in salt (to taste) and pepper.
- Push the cabbage over to one side of the pan.
- Add the bacon to the cleared area and fry until very crispy, or fry in a separate pan.
- When bacon is done, combine all contents of pan together.
- Gently mix-in the cooked egg noodles and dried spice, and warm on low heat.
- Taste to adjust seasonings.
- If desired, garnish with sour cream or yogurt and a sprinkle of thyme.
CREAMY BACON NOODLES
Make and share this Creamy Bacon Noodles recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lorac
Categories Pork
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp, remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels then crumble.
- Pour off all but 2 tbls of the bacon fat, add mushrooms and cook over high heat until they begin to brown.
- Reduce heat to medium low, add green onion and garlic, cook and stir 1-2 minutes.
- Add cream, cream cheese, basil, thyme and bacon, reduce heat to low and stir until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
- Add tomatoe, season with salt and pepper, pour over hot noodles and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1034.5, Fat 61.6, SaturatedFat 27.7, Cholesterol 224.2, Sodium 779, Carbohydrate 90.2, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 5, Protein 31.3
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