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Bacon And Pepper Pasta Recipe

This Bacon and Pepper Pasta recipe, inspired by Taste of Home magazine, is a quick and easy weeknight meal bursting with flavor! Crispy bacon, sweet peppers, and savory garlic create a delicious sauce tossed with your favorite pasta. Perfect for a casual dinner, elevate it with a Caesar salad, toasted garlic bread, and a glass of Chardonnay for a complete and satisfying experience.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 750.7 kcal
Protein 47g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bacon And Pepper Pasta

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1/2 medium onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper (any color)
  • Sweet red pepper (optional variety for the 1 bell pepper)
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • Linguine (quantity as desired/favorite pasta)
  • 0 Jalapeno Pepper (not specified in recipe)

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How to Make Bacon And Pepper Pasta

  1. Cook 6 slices of bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings.
  2. Sauté 1/2 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, in the reserved bacon drippings for 3 minutes over medium heat.
  3. Add 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped, and cook and stir for 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, undrained, and heat through.
  5. Add the cooked bacon, mixing well to combine.
  6. Cook your favorite pasta according to package directions.
  7. Serve the bacon and pepper sauce over the cooked pasta.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley or Parmesan cheese (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

44g

Fat

44g

Carbs

33g

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