Creamy Bacon Tomato Pasta

Name: Creamy Bacon Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked pasta; 6 strips Bacon; 1-2 cloves garlic; 1 medium tomato; 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream; 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning; pepper; Garnish: freshly grated parmesan cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4
Calories
507 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Creamy Bacon Tomato Pasta

Nina Acevedo

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This bacon tomato pasta recipe uses a handful of everyday ingredients and is quick and simple to make! The creamy garlic sauce with fresh tomatoes is decadent and delicious.

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Ingredients

Servings

8 ounces uncooked pasta (I used bucatini)
6 strips Bacon
1-2 cloves garlic minced
1 medium tomato cut into small pieces
3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
pepper to taste
Garnish: freshly grated parmesan cheese to taste

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Instructions

Boil a salted pot of water for your pasta.
Meanwhile, cut the bacon into small pieces (I like using kitchen shears for this) and add it to a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the bacon until crispy (about 7-10 minutes).
Spoon out excess fat (leave about 1 tablespoon in there).
Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds.
Stir in the tomato, cream, and Italian seasoning. Let it bubble for 5 minutes or so until the sauce has reduced to your liking (turn the heat down if it starts to furiously boil). It's not a super thick sauce, but it should be thick enough that it coats the back of a spoon.
Drain the pasta, add it to the skillet, and toss with the sauce (add a bit of the hot pasta water prior to draining it if the sauce gets too thick for your liking). You can either add the parmesan at this step and toss the whole thing or grate some over top of each bowl. Serve immediately.

Notes

Serves 2-4. If you've got 4 super hungry people and aren't serving it with anything else, I recommend doubling the recipe.
The bacon is pretty salty, so you may not need to add extra salt to this recipe.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 507kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 236mg (10%) Potassium 312mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 927IU (19%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 507 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	507kcal	25%
Carbohydrates	46g	15%
Protein	13g	26%
Fat	30g	46%
Saturated Fat	15g	75%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	10g	50%
Trans Fat	0.04g	2%
Cholesterol	72mg	24%
Sodium	236mg	10%
Potassium	312mg	7%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	927IU	19%
Vitamin C	5mg	6%
Calcium	49mg	5%
Iron	1mg	6%