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Alfredo Pasta with Bacon
4.7 from 33 votes

Alfredo Pasta with Bacon

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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 700 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 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 Parmesan Cheese grated
  • parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Serve topped with chopped parsley, if desired.

Notes

  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of recipe Calories 700kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 55g (85%) Saturated Fat 30g (150%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g (71%) Trans Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 156mg (52%) Sodium 591mg (25%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 700

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of recipe
Calories 700kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 55g 85%
Saturated Fat 30g 150%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 156mg 52%
Sodium 591mg 25%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.