Farfalle with Creamy Bacon Sauce

Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with bacon, this pasta dish is sure to be loved by the whole crowd!

⏱️ 30 min 🔪 Prep: 10 min 🔥 Cook: 20 min 📊 Medium ⭐ 5.0 (25) 👁️ 8 views
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Ingredients

6 servings
  • 1 pound farfalle pasta
  • ½ pound bacon (chopped, about 7 or 8 strips)
  • 2 tablespoons garlic paste
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • shredded Parmesan cheese (for serving)
  • chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Steps

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions adding peas for the last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain well.

  2. Meanwhile, add the chopped bacon to a large skillet and cook over medium heat until almost completely cooked.

  3. Add the garlic paste to the bacon and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

  4. Add the ricotta, cream cheese, and seasonings to the bacon and stir until smooth and thick.

  5. Add the bacon cheese sauce to the pasta and stir to coat.

  6. Serve with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Macronutrients

Calories686
Protein24g
Carbs69g
Fat35g

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