Best 6 Bacon Alfredo Penne Pasta Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our exquisite bacon Alfredo penne pasta, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features penne pasta smothered in a creamy and indulgent Alfredo sauce, generously adorned with crispy bacon, and a medley of Parmesan and Romano cheeses. The smoky bacon adds a savory dimension, while the rich Alfredo sauce, prepared with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, creates a velvety and luscious texture. This recipe also includes variations to cater to different preferences, such as a vegetarian version with roasted mushrooms instead of bacon, a spicy rendition with the addition of red pepper flakes, and a gluten-free alternative using gluten-free penne pasta. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey and treat yourself to this exceptional bacon Alfredo penne pasta.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BACON ALFREDO PENNE PASTA



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Serve up our Bacon Alfredo Penne Pasta for a flavorful entrée at tonight's dinner. Our creamy Bacon Alfredo Penne Pasta is made with whole wheat pasta, bacon crumbles, roasted red peppers and Neufchatel cheese.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Sauces & Condiments

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups whole wheat penne pasta, uncooked
1 Tbsp. oil
1 tsp. minced garlic
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley, divided
1 cup CLASSICO Light Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce
1 jar (7 oz.) roasted red peppers, finely chopped
4 slices cooked OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crumbled
2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
1/4 tsp. chipotle chile pepper powder

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt; drain.
  • Heat oil in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 min.
  • Reserve 1 Tbsp. parsley for later use. Add remaining parsley to skillet along with all remaining ingredients; cook 3 to 5 min. or until Neufchatel is completely melted and pasta sauce mixture is heated through, stirring frequently.
  • Add pasta; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 6 g

ALFREDO PASTA WITH BACON



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A decadent dinner recipe, this Alfredo Pasta with Bacon would be the perfect meal for a special night in. It tastes as good as eating out!

Provided by Deborah Harroun

Categories     Main Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 oz. spaghetti noodles, dry (or other long pasta)
1/4 lb bacon
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Parsley, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt generously. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve a mug full (about 1 cup) of the pasta water then drain the pasta. Return the pasta to the pot.
  • While the pasta is cooking, cut the bacon into bite-sized pieces. Cook in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
  • Add the butter to the bacon grease in the skillet and cook until the butter is melted. Whisk in the flour and cook for a minute or two.
  • Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and the cream. Cook for a few minutes, until the sauce has started to thicken up. Add in the Parmesan and stir until melted.
  • Pour the Alfredo sauce and the reserved bacon over the pasta in the pot. Stir to coat. If needed, add some of the reserved pasta water to loosen up the sauce.
  • Serve topped with chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/4 of recipe, Calories 700 calories, Sugar 2 g, Sodium 591 mg, Fat 55 g, SaturatedFat 30 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g, Cholesterol 156 mg

BACON AND PARMESAN PENNE PASTA



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This pasta recipe is so easy to make and so flavorful, you will want to make it part of your regular dinner routine. It is a great option for bacon lovers, and those who want something other than red sauce on their pasta.

Provided by SusieQ

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound bacon, coarsely chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 pound dry penne pasta
¼ cup olive oil
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place the chopped bacon and onion in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir until the bacon is crisp and the onion is beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
  • While the bacon and onion are cooking, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain pasta, transfer to a large serving bowl, and stir in the olive oil to coat the pasta.
  • Drain the bacon grease from the skillet, leaving a couple of tablespoons or to taste. Stir the cooked bacon mixture into the pasta, and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the pasta. Stir to mix in the cheese, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 24.9 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 508.8 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

BACON AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO ALFREDO PASTA (WW RECIPE)



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Make and share this Bacon and Sun-Dried Tomato Alfredo Pasta (Ww Recipe) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by caitlinu

Categories     Penne

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces uncooked multi-grain penne
1 (10 ounce) package refrigerated low-fat alfredo sauce, sauce (such as Buitoni)
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, packed without oil cut into strips
10 slices of precooked bacon
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated black pepper

Steps:

  • cook pasta according to package directions; omitting salt and oil.
  • drain pasta and keep warm.
  • while pasta cooks, combine alfredo sauce and sun-dried tomatoes in sauce pan. cook over low heat stirring occasionally. 6-8 minutes or until thoroughly heated and tomatoes are juicy and plump.
  • while sauce cooks, microwave bacon according to package directions. crumble bacon and set aside.
  • combine cooked pasta and alfredo sauce in a large bowl. top with bacon, basil and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.7, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.9, Sodium 250.2, Carbohydrate 37.5, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 2, Protein 9.4

EASY CHICKEN ALFREDO PENNE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Nothing spells comfort like Italian food. Steaming bowls of pasta, buttery, roasted garlic bread, and tureens of the most flavorful sauces: it's all right there. Sometimes, you want to bring that comfort into your very own kitchen and, well, we've got just the recipe for you. This easy chicken alfredo penne will have you saying 'mangia!' before you even know it.

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Dinner

Time 33m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 ½ lb chicken breast, cubed
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
16 oz penne pasta, cooked
¼ cup fresh parsley
¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a pan over medium-high heat, melt butter, then add the chicken breast.
  • Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Cook 8-10 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked. Remove from heat and set chicken aside.
  • In the same pan over medium heat, melt butter and add the garlic. Cook until the garlic begins to soften.
  • Add half of the flour to the garlic and butter, stirring until incorporated. Then add the rest of the flour and stir.
  • Pour in the milk a little bit at a time, stirring well in between, until fully incorporated and sauce begins to thicken.
  • Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil, and stir well to incorporate.
  • Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
  • Pour the sauce over cooked penne pasta, add the chicken and mix well.
  • Add parsley and extra parmesan. Mix well.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 6 grams

PENNE PASTA WITH SPINACH AND BACON



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This is a quick light meal. Wilted spinach, bacon and tomatoes are tossed with penne pasta. Good for any season and will complement anything.

Provided by Jean Tagliere

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
6 slices bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta, and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place bacon in the skillet, and cook until browned and crisp. Add garlic, and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook until heated through.
  • Place the spinach into a colander, and drain the hot pasta over it so it is wilted. Transfer to a large serving bowl, and toss with the remaining olive oil, and the bacon and tomato mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.4 calories, Carbohydrate 73.8 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 547.1 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

Tips:

- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for thick-cut bacon, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and a creamy Alfredo sauce. - Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the bacon. This will prevent it from cooking evenly and becoming crispy. - Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but be sure to reserve some of the cooking water before draining. This water can be used to thin out the Alfredo sauce if it becomes too thick. - Add the cooked bacon and peas to the Alfredo sauce towards the end of cooking. This will help to prevent the bacon from becoming overcooked and tough. - Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and black pepper.

Conclusion:

Bacon Alfredo penne pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a creamy, flavorful pasta dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and satisfying meal, give this bacon Alfredo penne pasta recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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