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 This Recipe Works
- 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.
📋 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.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
- Protein & Bacon Alternatives: Swap traditional bacon for pancetta or prosciutto for a more refined, smoky flavor, or add grilled chicken or shrimp for an extra protein boost.
- Sauce & Dairy Enhancements: Experiment with a blend of heavy cream and half-and-half to adjust richness, or incorporate a mix of Parmesan and pecorino cheeses. Adding roasted garlic or a pinch of red pepper flakes can give the sauce an extra kick.
- Pasta & Garnish Tweaks: Try different pasta shapes like fettuccine, penne, or rigatoni to better capture the creamy sauce. For finishing touches, sprinkle fresh basil, parsley, or extra grated cheese to brighten and elevate the dish.
🔪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!
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Crisp the Bacon First: Cook chopped bacon in a pan or the Instant Pot’s sauté mode until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving some rendered bacon fat for added flavor in the sauce.
- Layer the Pasta Properly: When cooking pasta in the Instant Pot, lay it in a crisscross pattern and do not stir to prevent clumping or a burn notice.
- Finish with a Creamy Touch: After pressure cooking, stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and the crispy bacon, then let it sit for a few minutes to thicken into a rich, velvety Alfredo sauce.
💭 FAQs
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.
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.
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.
Store leftover Bacon Alfredo Pasta in an airtight container. Refrigerate promptly, within 2 hours of cooking. Consume within 3-4 days for optimal freshness. 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.
Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite dishes to serve with Bacon Alfredo Pasta:
Here are some serving suggestions for your Homemade Alfredo Pasta.
- Grilled Corn on the Cob: Sweet and smoky grilled corn, brushed with herb-infused butter, adds a touch of summer to your pasta feast.
- 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.
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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
- ¼ Cup Parmesan
- 3 Sprigs Parsley
- ½ Cup Mozzarella
- ½ Cup Bread Crumbs
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon 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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