One Pot Bacon Alfredo
Ingredients
- 5slices thick cut bacon
- ½ cfinely chopped onion
- 2 largecloves garlic
minced
- 8 ozpenne
rotini or rigatoni pasta
- 2 cchicken broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cheavy cream
- 1 cfinely grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tspcornstarch
- 2 tbspchopped fresh parsley
Directions
- 1
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.
- 2
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.
- 3
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.
One Pot Bacon Alfredo
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About this Recipe
Tired of endless dishes after a satisfying meal? This One Pot Bacon Alfredo is your answer, bringing rich, creamy, and savory flavors to your table in under 30 minutes, all from a single pot. It’s the perfect solution for a flavorful weeknight dinner that minimizes cleanup.
The magic of this recipe lies in its ingenious one-pot preparation, simplifying your cooking process without sacrificing an ounce of flavor. By cooking everything together, the pasta absorbs the savory chicken broth and rendered bacon drippings, creating a depth of flavor that's hard to achieve with separate components. And let’s be honest, everything is better with crispy, delicious bacon.
Prepare for a truly comforting and deeply flavorful meal that will quickly become a regular in your weeknight rotation. Each bite offers tender pasta coated in a luxurious, creamy Alfredo sauce, studded with irresistible pieces of savory bacon. The minced garlic and finely chopped onion infuse the dish with aromatic notes, perfectly balanced by the sharp, salty punch of finely grated Parmesan cheese. With approximately 627 calories per serving, this dish is wonderfully satisfying and decadent, making it a truly indulgent treat after a long day. The fresh parsley adds a vibrant pop of color and a touch of herbal freshness that brightens the entire experience.
While penne, rotini, or rigatoni are perfect choices for this creamy sauce, feel free to experiment with other short, sturdy pasta shapes that can hold up to the rich sauce. For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic for a subtle kick. You could also stir in some baby spinach at the very end for a touch of greens, allowing it to wilt gently into the warm pasta.
This One Pot Bacon Alfredo is the ultimate weeknight indulgence, perfect for those evenings when you crave maximum flavor with minimal effort. Serve it as a stand-alone main dish, perhaps with a simple side salad to complete the meal.