Are you looking for a fast and easy dinner recipe? This Bacon Alfredo Pasta needs to be at the top of your list! Loaded with flavor, taste – and lots of yummy bacon! You’ll love creating a hearty meal in less than one hour of time!
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Why You’ll Love Bacon Alfredo Pasta
- Comfort Food: This creamy Alfredo Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, rich and creamy.
- Quick and Easy: Bacon Fettucine Alfredo is a perfect weeknight dinner that you can whip up in no time.
- Bacon Lovers’ Delight: The crispy bacon adds a wonderful texture and smoky flavor to the cooked pasta.
Recipe Ingredients
Just gather up the list of delicious ingredients below to get started.
- Penne Pasta: Serves as the base of the dish, its hollow center perfectly capturing the creamy sauce.
- Alfredo Sauce: Provides a rich, creamy, and savory flavor that coats the pasta.
- Sour Cream: Adds an extra layer of richness and a subtle tang to balance the heavy flavors.
- Bacon: Brings a smoky, salty, and crispy element, contrasting the creamy sauce and pasta.
- Ricotta: Enhances the creaminess and adds a slightly sweet, milky flavor to the dish.
- Garlic: Adds a pungent, aromatic note that deepens the overall flavor profile.
- Egg: Adds protein and helps bind the ingredients together for a cohesive dish.
- Parmesan: Introduces a nutty, salty flavor that elevates the overall taste.
- Parsley: Adds a fresh, herbaceous note that lightens the rich flavors.
- Mozzarella: Melts into the hot pasta and sauce, adding a stretchy, savory element.
- Bread Crumbs: Provide a crunchy texture contrast against the creamy pasta and sauce.
- Salt and Pepper: Season the dish, enhancing the flavors of all the other ingredients.
How To Make Bacon Alfredo Pasta
Step One: Cook the pasta to the state of al dente.
Step Two: Fry the bacon slices in a dry frying pan until crispy, then crumble it.
Step Three: Add crumbled bacon, sour cream, and Alfredo sauce to the pasta. Add chopped parsley and minced garlic and mix.
Step Four: Mix the eggs with ricotta, salt, and pepper. Add the grated parmesan and stir. Add the egg and cheese mass into the pasta and place into a baking dish.
Step Five: Sprinkle the pasta with grated mozzarella and breadcrumbs.
Step Six: Bake in a preheated 180-degree oven for about 30 minutes until the cheese melts. Garnish with parmesan cheese and enjoy your delicious bacon alfredo pasta!
How To Store Bacon Alfredo Pasta
- Storage: Store leftover Bacon Alfredo Pasta in an airtight container. Refrigerate promptly, within 2 hours of cooking. Consume within 3-4 days for optimal freshness.
- Freezing: For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container or resealable bag. Label with the date to track freshness. Freeze for up to 2-3 months.
- Reheating: Thaw frozen pasta overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until thoroughly heated. Stir occasionally to ensure even reheating.
What To Serve With Bacon Alfredo Pasta
Here are some serving suggestions for your Homemade Alfredo Pasta.
- Garlic Parmesan Asparagus: Tender asparagus spears roasted with garlic and Parmesan for a flavorful, crunchy side.
- Sauteed Spinach: Quick sautéed spinach with a hint of garlic adds a touch of freshness and balance to the rich flavors of the bacon alfredo.
- Buttered Garlic Bread: Crusty bread slathered with garlic butter – a classic and comforting side to mop up the delicious alfredo sauce.
- Grilled Corn on the Cob: Sweet and smoky grilled corn, brushed with herb-infused butter, adds a touch of summer to your pasta feast.
FAQ’S
What Is Alfredo Sauce?
Alfredo sauce is a creamy white sauce that is typically paired up with chicken, noodles or often used as a substitute for marinara sauce or even pizza sauce in certain dishes.
Can You Freeze Alfredo Sauce?
While it’s technically able to be frozen, it’s not something that I would suggest doing. This is because alfredo sauce is a cream-based sauce that can separate while in the freezer.
How to Make Alfredo Sauce Thicker?
There are a few ways that you can thicken bacon fettuccine alfredo sauce. One way is to add a little bit of cream cheese to the mixture as you’re heating it up on the stove. The other options are to add in different types of shredded cheese or even put a little bit of cornstarch in it to thicken it up.
Do You Add Stock To Fettuccine Alfredo?
While some recipes add a splash of chicken broth or chicken stock to the fettuccine sauce mix, this recipe does not require any form of stock.
Bacon Alfredo Pasta
Ingredients
- 400 g Penne Pasta
- 2 Cups Alfredo Sauce
- 8 oz Sour Cream
- 8 Slices Bacon
- 15 Ounce Ricotta
- 1 Clove Garlic
- 2 egg
- 1/4 Cup Parmesan
- 3 Sprigs Parsley
- 1/2 Cup Mozzarella
- 1/2 Cup Bread Crumbs
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta to the state of aldente.
- Fry the bacon slices in a dry frying pan until crispy, then crumble it.
- Add crumbled bacon, sour cream and Alfredo sauce to the pasta. Mix.
- Mix the eggs with ricotta, salt and pepper.
- Add chopped parsley and minced garlic. Mix.
- Add the grated parmesan and mix.
- Add the egg-cheese mass into the paste. Mix.
- Sprinkle with grated mozzarella and breadcrumbs.
- Bake in a preheated 180 degree oven for about 30 minutes until the cheese melts.
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