Best 8 Bacon And Cheese Seafood Pasta Recipes

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Craving a dish that combines the salty crunch of bacon, the gooey richness of cheese, the tender texture of seafood, and the comforting warmth of pasta? Look no further than bacon and cheese seafood pasta. This delectable dish is a culinary symphony that tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this article will guide you through a culinary journey, providing you with the knowledge and techniques needed to create an unforgettable bacon and cheese seafood pasta that will leave your loved ones craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BACON SHRIMP PASTA



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Looking for the best shrimp recipe? This Bacon Shrimp Pasta from Delish.com is amazing.

Categories     bacon pasta     pasta recipes     shrimp pasta     spring pasta     shrimp recipes     tuscan shrimp     shrimp primavera     bacon shrimp recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 slices bacon, chopped
1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 c. chopped tomatoes
3 c. baby spinach
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 c. heavy cream or half-and-half
1 c. shredded mozzarella
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
12 oz. cooked angel hair
Sliced fresh basil, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon fat, and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Add shrimp to skillet and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until pink, 2 minutes per side. Add tomatoes and baby spinach and toss until wilted, 1 minute, then add heavy cream, mozzarella, and Parmesan and let simmer 2 minutes. Add cooked angel hair and bacon and toss until completely combined.
  • Garnish with basil and Parm and serve.

GARLIC SHRIMP BACON ALFREDO RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: bacon, shrimp, salt, black pepper, medium yellow onion, medium tomato, garlic, heavy cream, fettuccine, grated parmesan cheese, fresh parlsey

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 slices bacon, chopped
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ medium yellow onion, diced
1 medium tomato, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups heavy cream
1 lb fettuccine, cooked
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
½ cup fresh parlsey, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy.
  • Add the shrimp, salt, and pepper and cook until the shrimp is pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp and bacon from the pot, leaving any fat from cooking the bacon behind.
  • Add the onions, tomatoes, and garlic to the pot and cook until the garlic is starting to brown.
  • Add the cream and bring to a boil.
  • Once the cream is boiling, add the fettuccine. Return the shrimp and bacon to the pan, along with the Parmesan cheese and parsley. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce coats the shrimp and pasta nicely.
  • Nutrition Calories: 2185 Fat: 125 grams Carbs: 192 grams Fiber: 9 grams Sugars: 20 grams Protein: 103 grams
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1086 calories, Carbohydrate 94 grams, Fat 62 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 51 grams, Sugar 9 grams

BACON SHRIMP SCAMPI PASTA



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What's not to like about pasta, garlicky shrimp, and bacon smothered in a creamy Parmesan sauce?

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti (such as Barilla® Spaghetti Rigati)
4 slices bacon, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
12 ounces jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
3 wedges fresh lemon

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until nearly tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels, leaving about 1 1/2 tablespoons grease in the skillet.
  • Add garlic to hot grease and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add shrimp and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Cook until just cooked through and pink, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • Pour chicken broth into the hot skillet, and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in heavy cream, and bring to a simmer, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, whisk in Parmesan cheese, and cook until sauce starts to thicken, about 2 minutes.
  • Drain spaghetti, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  • Return shrimp and bacon to the skillet and simmer until heated through, about 1 minute. Add spaghetti and toss all ingredients together. Whisk in some of the reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with a fresh lemon wedge to be squeezed over the pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.5 calories, Carbohydrate 60.1 g, Cholesterol 246.7 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 37.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 877.5 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

ONE-POT BACON CHEESEBURGER PASTA



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When the weather's too chilly to grill burgers, I whip up a big pot of this cheesy pasta. Believe it or not, it tastes just like a bacon cheeseburger, and it's much easier for my young children to enjoy. -Carly Terrell, Granbury Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 bacon strips, chopped
2 pounds ground beef
1/2 large red onion, chopped
12 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
4 cups chicken broth
2 cans (15 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup water
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons prepared mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/3 cup chopped dill pickle
Optional: Chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sliced pickles and sliced red onion

Steps:

  • In a 6-quart stockpot, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 6-8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings. , In the same pot, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 6-8 minutes; drain. Add the next 10 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. , Stir in 1 cup cheese, pickle and bacon; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Serve with remaining cheese and, if desired, tomatoes, lettuce, pickles and red onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 1023mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

BACON PASTA WITH CHEESE SAUCE AND THYME



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Flavorful bacon end strips are the secret weapon in this rich weeknight pasta.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces bacon end strips, or regular bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 1/4 cups)
1 small onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
4 large cloves garlic, minced (2 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus whole leaves for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound spaghetti
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole milk
8 ounces mixed grated melting cheeses, such as Gruyere, Monterey Jack, and fontina

Steps:

  • Cook bacon, onion, and garlic in a large straight-sided skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bacon is browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in chopped thyme. Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, about 2 minutes less than according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 2 cups pasta water.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan.Whisk in flour; cook until melted and smooth, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk and 1/2 cup pasta water until smooth. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and whisk in cheeses.
  • Return skillet to medium-high heat; add 1/2 cup pasta water and cook, scraping up browned bits, 1 to 2 minutes. Add cooked spaghetti and cheese sauce. Stir, adding remaining pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, until sauce is creamy and evenly coats pasta. Taste and season as needed. Serve, sprinkled with pepper and thyme leaves.

CRISPY BACON AND GARLIC CREAM CHEESE PASTA



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A delightful, 15 minute pasta dish. Crisp bacon with a subtle garlic & harb sauce. I made this for the first time last night, and it was a big success! I got this recipe from saturday cooks, a british culinary show.

Provided by lady_heather

Categories     European

Time 17m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 ounces bacon
4 ounces cream cheese with garlic and herbs (i use boursin)
5 fluid ounces low-fat whipping cream
4 ounces canned sweet peas
12 ounces uncooked pasta, such as penne
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in salted boling water according to packet instructions.
  • Grill the bacon until crisp, then chop into little pieces.
  • In a small pan on a low heat, mix together garlic cream cheese and cream, stirring until smooth, add garlic salt and black pepper. Adding more or less for personal taste.
  • Add bacon and peas to sauce mix, and keep stirring on a low heat till peas are warm. Set aside to thicken for 2 minutes.
  • Drain pasta.
  • Mix pasta and the sauce together, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.4, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 24.1, Sodium 301.8, Carbohydrate 68.4, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 3.9, Protein 16.8

CHEESE AND BACON-STUFFED PASTA SHELLS



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A yummy winter warmer! This dish is great served with a crisp green salad and garlic bread.

Provided by Patches

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (8 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 slices smoked bacon, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
ground black pepper to taste
3 cups tomato puree
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
5 ounces fresh Buffalo mozzarella

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain, and cool.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon, onion, and garlic until bacon starts to crisp and onion and garlic have softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
  • Mix the bread crumbs, cream cheese, parsley, and the bacon mixture in a large bowl; season with pepper to taste.
  • Pour the tomato puree into a large, shallow casserole dish; stir in the rosemary.
  • Spoon the bacon and breadcrumb mixture equally into the pasta shells. Arrange the stuffed shells in the casserole dish. Coarsely chop the mozzarella and scatter over the pasta shells. Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce bubbles, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 684.5 calories, Carbohydrate 64.2 g, Cholesterol 99.6 mg, Fat 35.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 19.4 g, Sodium 557.9 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

BACON CHEESEBURGER PASTA



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I try to make foods that are not only kid friendly, but are also easy to reheat since my husband works long hours and often eats later than our children. If you like, use reduced-fat cheese and ground turkey for a lighter version. -Melissa Stevens, Elk River, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 pound ground beef
6 bacon strips, diced
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1/2 cup water
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Barbecue sauce and prepared mustard, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. , In the same skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Discard drippings. Drain pasta; add to the skillet. Stir in the soup, water, beef and bacon; heat through. , Remove from the heat and sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Serve with barbecue sauce and mustard if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients. Fresh seafood, flavorful cheese, and crispy bacon will make all the difference.
  • Don't overcook the seafood. It should be cooked through but still tender. Overcooked seafood is tough and chewy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your pasta. This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different cheeses. There are many great cheeses that can be used in seafood pasta, so find one that you like and go for it!
  • Add a little acidity to your pasta. This can be done with lemon juice, white wine, or even a splash of vinegar. It will help to balance out the richness of the cheese and bacon.

Conclusion:

Bacon and cheese seafood pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and flavorful dinner, give bacon and cheese seafood pasta a try!

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