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Bacon And Tomato Pasta Recipe

This incredibly easy 15-minute pasta recipe is bursting with flavor! Creamy chive and onion cream cheese elevates simple bacon and tomatoes into a gourmet meal. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 917.5 kcal
Protein 48g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
Bacon And Tomato Pasta

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Bacon And Tomato Pasta

  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • Cream Cheese
  • Milk
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Penne Pasta

How to Make Bacon And Tomato Pasta

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
  3. Add diced tomatoes to the bacon grease and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
  4. Stir in the chive and onion cream cheese until melted and creamy. Add a splash of pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
  5. Add the cooked pasta and crumbled bacon to the sauce, tossing to combine. Add more pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chives (optional).

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

111g

Carbs

29g

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