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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)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bacon And Tomato Pasta

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 (5 1/2 ounce) container chive & onion cream cheese
  • Milk (not used in recipe)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
  • Parmesan Cheese (not used in recipe)
  • 12 ounces penne pasta
  • about 1/2 cup pasta water (plus more as needed)
  • 2 tablespoons bacon grease
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives (for garnish)

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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).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

111g

Carbs

29g

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