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Creamy Bacon Pasta
This Creamy Bacon Pasta is a yummy, one-pan dinner that's done in a little more than 30 minutes. Bacon, noodles and sauce make an incredibly tasty, BLT inspired meal.
Ingredients
- 12 slices Bacon, divided
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 29 ounces Diced tomatoes, 2, 14.5 ounce cans
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, chopped
- ½ teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 12 ounces Linguine pasta, uncooked
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated
- 6 Cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Slice the bacon cross wise into strips. Cook in a large skillet with high sides for 8-9 minutes, or until crisp. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Drain skillet, leaving 1 Tablespoon of bacon drippings in the skillet.
- Add onion and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and cook for 10-20 seconds more. Add broth and tomatoes to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Add pasta, salt and half of the cooked bacon. Simmer, covered for 9-10 minutes or until pasta is almost cooked by still firm. Stir occasionally.
- Remove skillet from heat and add cubed cream cheese, tomatoes and parsley, reserving 1 tbsp of parsley for garnish. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until pasta is tender and sauce is thickened. Serve with remaining bacon, grated Parmesan cheese and reserved parsley.
Christina's Notes
- Reserve Pasta Water: Its natural starch helps the sauce cling beautifully to the noodles.
- Don’t Overcook the Bacon: Cook it crisp, not burnt, so it stays flavorful and adds texture.
- Finish Over Low Heat: Creamy sauces stay smooth and silky when gently heated at the end.
- Salt with Care: Bacon and Parmesan bring plenty of salt on their own.