Indulge in the culinary delight of Penne with Tomato, Bacon, and Cheese Sauce, a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features succulent penne pasta enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce, bursting with the tangy sweetness of tomatoes, the smoky savoriness of bacon, and the gooey indulgence of melted cheese. Every bite offers a symphony of textures, from the al dente pasta to the crispy bacon bits and the velvety smooth sauce. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions to guide you in crafting this culinary masterpiece, along with variations and serving suggestions to customize it to your liking. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this dish promises an enjoyable cooking experience and a satisfying meal that will leave you craving for more.
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BACON AND PARMESAN PENNE PASTA
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
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
PENNE WITH TOMATO SAUCE PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, medium onion, red chili flakes, garlic, crushed tomato, salt, penne pasta
Provided by Kiano Moju
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and onion, and cook until the onion is translucent, 8-10 minutes.
- Add the chile flakes and garlic, and cook for another 2 minutes, until fragrant. Stir in tomatoes and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Save ½ cup (120 ml) of pasta water, then drain.
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce. Stir well, adding a little pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Season with salt to taste.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 7 grams
CHEDDAR BACON PENNE
Sandra Bienz from Calgary, Alberta gave this satisfying classic extra flair by mixing in bacon crumbles and minced garlic.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Set aside. , In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1 cup cheese until melted. , Drain pasta. Add pasta, bacon and onion mixture to the sauce; stir to coat. Transfer to a 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 calories, Fat 29g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 712mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
CHEESY BACON PENNE
This satisfying classic gets its flair by mixing in two of the best foods around: bacon and garlic!-Sharon Skildum, Maple Grove, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in flour and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in 2 cups of cheese until melted. Remove from the heat. , Drain pasta; add pasta and 1/3 cup bacon to cheese sauce. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese and bacon. , Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 24g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
BACON AND TOMATO PASTA
Steps:
- In a large stock pot, boil 3 quarts of water, when boiling add 2 tablespoons kosher salt and the pasta and cook until the pasta is al dente.
- In a large saute pan over medium heat, add bacon and saute until bacon is crispy. Remove bacon to drain on a paper towel-lined plate and remove 3/4 of the bacon fat from the pan. Add extra-virgin olive oil, onions, and red chili flakes. Cook until onions are translucent, add garlic, cook for 2 minutes then add tomatoes. Saute for 5 minutes, then deglaze with wine.
- Drain pasta and add to the tomato mixture pan. Add basil and bacon. Toss with Parmesan, and add salt and pepper, to taste.
PENNE PASTA WITH SPINACH AND BACON
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
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
BAKED PENNE WITH MUSHROOMS, BACON AND SPINACH
Easy, creamy, savory and veggie-packed, this rich, delicious dish is affordable without tasting like it! And it's ready in just over an hour. See how to make it.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook pasta as directed on package. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta; return to stockpot. Add cream; toss. Set aside.
- Spray 12-inch sauté pan or skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Add bacon; cook until crisp. With slotted spoon, remove bacon from pan to plate; set aside.
- Add onions, salt and pepper to bacon drippings in pan; cook and stir 4 to 7 minutes or until translucent. Add mushrooms; cook 6 to 10 minutes longer or until browned and liquid evaporates. Add spinach and reserved pasta cooking water; cook and stir 1 minute.
- Pour mushroom mixture over pasta; toss to coat. Pour into baking dish. Top evenly with both cheeses. Cover dish tightly with foil.
- Bake 20 minutes. Remove foil; top with reserved bacon. Bake uncovered 5 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 850 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g
BAKED PENNE WITH GROUND BEEF AND TOMATO SAUCE
Of course you can use your favorite bottled pasta sauce of your choice to make this recipe, but it is really the sauce that makes this (do not omit the green bell pepper, I also add in a jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped but that is optional) To save some time and to allow the flavors to blend I strongly suggest to prepare the sauce 1-2 days in advance and refrigerate, this sauce freezes well for up to 3 months. Do not over cook the pasta as it will cook even more in the oven...you will *LOVE* this!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Penne
Time 2h25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the sauce; heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat; add in onion, bell pepper, oregano, basil and chili flakes (if using) sauté for about 5 minutes (adding in the garlic the last 2 minutes of cooking).
- Add in the tomato paste and stir for about 1 minute.
- Add in all remaining ingredients; bring to a boil and simmer (UNCOVERED) on low heat for about 1-1/2 hours.
- Season with salt and pepper then remove the bay leaf.
- At this point you can cool then refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease a medium casserole dish (or a 13 x 9-inch baking dish).
- In a large skillet cook the ground beef until well browned, breaking up with a spoon until crumbled; drain fat.
- To the skillet add in about 5 cups prepared tomato sauce (more is okay, or just go ahead and use the whole amount of sauce if desired more sauce will never hurt lol!) cook for about 15-20 minutes on medium-low heat.
- Remove from heat and add in 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese; stir with wooden spoon to combine.
- Add in the cooked penne pasta; toss to combine with sauce and cheese.
- Transfer to baking dish.
- Bake for about 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese then about 1/2 cup (or more) mozzarella cheese, return to oven and cook 5-8 minutes more or until the cheese is melted.
- Delicious!
PENNE WITH A MASCARPONE BACON TOMATO SAUCE
Make and share this Penne With a Mascarpone Bacon Tomato Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by WonderWouter
Categories Penne
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- cut the bacon in small pieces.
- cut the onion in small pieces.
- cut the chili in small pieces.
- fry the bacon with the onion and the chili.
- add the tomato cubes.
- let it simmer for a while.
- add the mascarpone.
- add salt, pepper.
- boil the pasta.
- mix the pasta with the sauce.
- enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 569, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 34, Sodium 424.1, Carbohydrate 76, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 3.4, Protein 13.3
PASTA WITH ONION, BACON, AND GOAT CHEESE
Bell-shaped noodles are an elegant base for this simple, rustic sauce. Other short pasta, such as penne or gemelli, would also be good choices.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta. Drain, reserving 2 cups pasta water; return pasta to pot.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet over medium, turning, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes; remove to a paper-towel-lined plate.
- Add onions, garlic, and thyme to fat in skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to brown, about 15 minutes. Uncover; cook until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes more.
- Crumble goat cheese over pasta; add onion mixture and 1 cup reserved pasta water. Season with salt and pepper. Toss, adding more pasta water as desired. Serve immediately, sprinkled with bacon and more thyme.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 17 g
Tips:
- Choose the Right Pasta: For this recipe, penne pasta is recommended, as its hollow shape holds the sauce well. However, you can use other short pastas like rigatoni, rotini, or ziti if desired.
- Cook the Bacon Perfectly: To achieve crispy bacon, cook it over medium heat until it's golden brown and slightly crispy. Avoid high heat, as it can burn the bacon quickly without cooking it through.
- Use Fresh Vegetables: Freshly chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper add vibrant flavor and texture to the sauce. If you don't have fresh vegetables on hand, you can use frozen or jarred options.
- Simmer the Sauce: Simmering the sauce for at least 15 minutes allows the flavors to meld and develop. This step is crucial for creating a rich and flavorful sauce.
- Add Cheese Gradually: When adding the cheese to the sauce, do it gradually while stirring continuously. This helps prevent the cheese from clumping and ensures a smooth and creamy sauce.
- Serve Immediately: This pasta dish is best enjoyed when served immediately after cooking. The crispy bacon and melted cheese will provide the best flavor and texture when fresh.
Conclusion:
This penne with tomato, bacon, and cheese sauce is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the classic flavors of bacon, cheese, and tomato sauce. It's a perfect meal for busy weeknights or for a comforting weekend lunch. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe is accessible to home cooks of all skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting out in the kitchen, this dish is sure to impress your taste buds and become a favorite in your recipe collection.
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