Farfalle with Creamy Bacon Sauce
User Reviews
5.0
75 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
686 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Farfalle with Creamy Bacon Sauce
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Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with bacon, this pasta dish is sure to be loved by the whole crowd!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound farfalle pasta
- ½ pound Bacon chopped, about 7 or 8 strips
- 2 tablespoons garlic paste
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese cubed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 2 cups frozen peas
- shredded Parmesan cheese for serving
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions adding peas for the last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, add the chopped bacon to a large skillet and cook over medium heat until almost completely cooked.
- Add the garlic paste to the bacon and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the ricotta, cream cheese, and seasonings to the bacon and stir until smooth and thick.
- Add the bacon cheese sauce to the pasta and stir to coat.
- Serve with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Notes
- This is a thicker sauce, not like a typical Alfredo style sauce. The sauce clings to the pasta, rather than a “saucy” sauce. For a looser sauce, add some reserved pasta water or broth.
- Any short pasta like rotini, penne, or cavatappi will work well.
- Garlic paste is generally found in the produce section near the herbs. However, you can make your own at home or you can substitute 3 cloves of garlic (minced).
- Cutting the cream cheese into cubes before adding to the pan allows it to melt quicker.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and ricotta, it will be easier to mix and cook with.
- Prepare all ingredients ahead of time as this dish comes together FAST!
- To save time, use pre-cooked real bacon bits. Pan fry them with a bit of oil to crisp and add flavor and proceed with the recipe as direcred.
- While the pasta cooks prepare the sauce and the whole dish should be ready to serve in just over 20 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
686
(34%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
803mg
(33%)
Potassium
477mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1099IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
161mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 686 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 686 | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 803mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 477mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1099IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 161mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
75 reviews
Excellent
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