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One Pot Bacon Alfredo

Course: Main Dish, Pasta
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minutes or less, one pot meal
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 21 minutes
Total Time: 26 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 627kcal
Author: Countryside Cravings
This One Pot Bacon Alfredo is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's full of flavor!  It's on your table in under 30 minutes, made in one pot and it has bacon! What more could a person ask for?
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Ingredients

  • 5 slices thick cut bacon
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces penne, rotini or rigatoni pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1-2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • In a large skillet cook bacon until crisp. Set on paper towel to drain. Drain grease, reserving 1-2 tablespoons in pan. Cook onion over medium heat until soft and light brown (about 2 min) stir in garlic.
  • Add in pasta and broth and stir well. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 13-15 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring twice during cooking.
  • In a small bowl combine cornstarch with a very small amount of water and stir into pasta. Remove from heat and stir in cream and cheese until cheese has melted. Garnish with chopped bacon and parsley. Taste for salt and pepper and add accordingly.

Nutrition

Calories: 627kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 1127mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 839IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 326mg | Iron: 2mg