BLT Pasta
This quick and easy meal features pasta, bacon and tomatoes in a creamy sauce, topped with parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 518kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound dry pasta
- 12 slices bacon
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened and cubed
- 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the 12 slices bacon into 1/2 inch pieces. Cook in a large skillet until crispy.
- Remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Leave about 1 tablespoon of drippings in skillet.
- Cook 1 pound dry pasta according to package directions until just al dente; drain.
- Add 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes to bacon drippings in skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until onions are soft.
- Stir in 2 cups chicken broth and 2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
- Add cubed 4 ounces cream cheese and stir until cream cheese is melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add pasta, 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, bacon and 1/2 cup fresh parsley and cook until heated through, about 2 more minutes. Top with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 1001mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g