BLT Pasta
This quick and easy meal features pasta, bacon and tomatoes in a creamy sauce, topped with parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 518kcal
Author: Danelle
- 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
Slice the 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 pasta according to package directions until just al dente; drain.
Add onion, garlic and red pepper flakes to bacon drippings in skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until onions are soft.
Stir in chicken broth and diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
Add cubed cream cheese and stir until cream cheese is melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Add pasta, grape tomatoes, bacon and parsley and cook until heated through, about 2 more minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese and serve.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 1001mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g