Cheddar-And-Bacon Pasta

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 16

Creamy and delicious Cheddar-And-Bacon Pasta recipe for a quick weeknight dinner

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	0.5 package penne , about 3 cups ( May also use fusilli or rigatoni pasta in the same amount )
	6 slices bacon
	28 ounces plum tomatoes , drained
	2 cups grated old cheddar cheese
	3 green onions , thinly sliced
	1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

605

Sugar

Fat

33g

Cheddar-And-Bacon Pasta is a creamy and indulgent pasta dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The combination of salty bacon and tangy cheddar cheese makes this dish a crowd-pleaser. This dish is easy to customize by using different types of pasta or adding other ingredients like spinach or mushrooms. It is a great option for a fast, easy, and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

Instructions

1.	Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.
2.	Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy and browned, about 10 minutes.
3.	Remove the bacon from the skillet and crumble it into small pieces.
4.	Add the plum tomatoes to the skillet and cook over medium-low heat until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
5.	Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
6.	To the pot with the pasta, add the tomato mixture, half of the cheddar cheese, the crumbled bacon, half of the sliced green onions, and black pepper. Toss to combine and coat the pasta evenly.
7.	Serve the pasta hot, garnished with the remaining cheddar cheese and green onions.

PROS

Cheddar-And-Bacon Pasta is a quick and easy pasta dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

The combination of cheddar cheese and bacon gives this dish a rich and hearty flavor that both kids and adults will love.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat due to the cheese and bacon.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not particularly healthy, it does contain some nutrients from the tomatoes and green onions.
Tomatoes contain lycopene, which is an antioxidant that has been linked to reducing the risk of cancer.
Green onions are a good source of vitamins K and C.