Penne Alfredo with Bacon and Broccoli

Name: Penne Alfredo with Bacon and Broccoli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound penne pasta; 5 lices Bacon; 2 cups chopped broccoli; 2 cloves garlic; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup butter; 1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese; salt and pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
6
Calories
737 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Penne Alfredo with Bacon and Broccoli

Vance Hodge

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If you're craving a decadent pasta dish that will knock your socks off, then you've gotta try this recipe for Penne Alfredo with Bacon and Broccoli. It has everything we're craving - creamy alfredo sauce, smoky bacon, and tender-crisp broccoli - all mixed together in a deliciously indulgent bowl of pasta goodness.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound penne pasta
5 lices Bacon diced
2 cups chopped broccoli
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Boil pasta according to package directions.
While the pasta is boiling, fry the diced bacon until crisp in a large skillet. Add in the broccoli and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes or until the broccoli is tender-crisp. Stir in the garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
Meanwhile, in a small sauce pan, add the heavy cream and butter. Heat over medium heat until the butter is melted. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and whisk until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
Drain pasta when done and add to a large serving bowl. Stir in the bacon and broccoli. Pour the Alfredo sauce over top of the penne and stir until well combined.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Notes

For a boost of protein, add sliced or cubed grilled chicken to the dish.
Grating the Parmesan yourself will make for a creamier sauce. If using pre-shredded cheese, be sure to use the shreds and not the powdery cheese in a green can.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 737kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 45g (69%) Saturated Fat 26g (130%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 115mg (38%) Sodium 669mg (28%) Potassium 370mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1447IU (29%) Vitamin C 28mg (31%) Calcium 360mg (36%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 737 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	737kcal	37%
Carbohydrates	61g	20%
Protein	23g	46%
Fat	45g	69%
Saturated Fat	26g	130%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	13g	65%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	115mg	38%
Sodium	669mg	28%
Potassium	370mg	8%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	1447IU	29%
Vitamin C	28mg	31%
Calcium	360mg	36%
Iron	2mg	11%