SERVES — 8
Creamy Bacon Pasta is a rich and decadent spaghetti dish packed with bacon and cream cheese sauce.
PREP TIME15MINUTES
COOK TIME30MINUTES
TOTAL TIME45MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3½ cups milk
- 10.5 ounces can cream of chicken soup
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound uncooked spaghetti
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
INSTRUCTIONS
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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Cook the spaghetti al dente as directed on the package. Rinse and drain under cold water1 pound uncooked spaghetti
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In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, once the oil is hot add the onion and cook until the onion has softened, add the garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute or until the garlic is fragrant.1 tablespoon olive oil,1 onion,3 cloves garlic
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Reduce heat, add the milk, cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, and spices, cook until the cream cheese is all melted.3½ cups milk,10.5 ounces can cream of chicken soup,8 ounces cream cheese,1 teaspoon salt,½ teaspoon black pepper
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Toss the spaghetti in the sauce to coat and place in a baking dish.
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Top with grated cheese and bacon.1 cup grated mozzarella cheese,1 cup grated cheddar cheese,¾ cup bacon
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Cover with aluminum foil and place in the oven. Cook for 20 minutes
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Remove foil and continue cooking for 10 minutes, place under broil in the last 5 minutes, check closely so that it doesn’t burn.
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Remove from the oven, serve warm, and sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Storage:
- To Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- To Freeze: To freeze, place the pasta in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- To Reheat: To reheat, place desired servings on a microwave-safe plate and heat for 45 to 60 seconds.
Tips:
- Make sure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature so that it melts well into the sauce.
- I prefer to use whole milk for this recipe because it makes a thicker sauce, however you can use 2% milk if you don’t mind your sauce a bit thinner.
- You will need to cook and crumble the bacon beforehand. You can make your bacon by frying, baking or grilling it.
NUTRITION INFO
Calories: 553kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 1123mg | Potassium: 481mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 585IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 427mg | Iron: 1mg
The Smart Points value for Cream Bacon Pasta is approximately:
– 1 cup cooked pasta with cream and bacon: 12-15 Smart Points
– 1 serving (1/2 cup cooked pasta, 2 slices of bacon, and 2 tablespoons cream): 10-12 Smart Points
Here’s a breakdown of the Smart Points calculation:
– 1 cup cooked pasta: 4-5 Smart Points
– 2 slices of bacon: 4-5 Smart Points
– 2 tablespoons cream: 3-4 Smart Points
– Total: 11-14 Smart Points
Keep in mind that these values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes.
