Best 7 Bacon And Parmesan Penne Pasta Recipes

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Bacon and parmesan penne pasta is a quick and easy meal that is sure to satisfy everyone at your table. You'll find the best recipes for this dish online, with a wide variety of flavor combinations and cooking methods to choose from. Whether you prefer a classic carbonara with eggs and creamy sauce or a more modern take with roasted vegetables and goat cheese, there is a bacon and parmesan penne pasta recipe out there for every palate. So grab a pen and paper, because we're about to dive into the deliciously cheesy and crispy world of bacon and parmesan penne pasta!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BACON AND PARMESAN PENNE PASTA



Bacon and Parmesan Penne Pasta image

This pasta recipe is so easy to make and so flavorful, you will want to make it part of your regular dinner routine. It is a great option for bacon lovers, and those who want something other than red sauce on their pasta.

Provided by SusieQ

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound bacon, coarsely chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 pound dry penne pasta
¼ cup olive oil
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place the chopped bacon and onion in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir until the bacon is crisp and the onion is beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
  • While the bacon and onion are cooking, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain pasta, transfer to a large serving bowl, and stir in the olive oil to coat the pasta.
  • Drain the bacon grease from the skillet, leaving a couple of tablespoons or to taste. Stir the cooked bacon mixture into the pasta, and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the pasta. Stir to mix in the cheese, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 24.9 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 508.8 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

BACON AND PARMESAN PENNE PASTA



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Cheap, easy and yummy - my favorite kind of recipe! I found this at allrecipes and tweaked just a little bit.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Penne

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb bacon, coarsely chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb dry penne pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place the chopped bacon and onion in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir until the bacon is crisp and the onion is beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and cook another 2 - 3 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  • While the bacon and onion are cooking, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain pasta, transfer to a large serving bowl, and stir in the olive oil to coat the pasta.
  • Drain the bacon grease from the skillet, leaving a couple of tablespoons or to taste. Stir the cooked bacon mixture into the pasta, and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the pasta. Stir to mix in the cheese, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.3, Fat 35.3, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 44.1, Sodium 570.9, Carbohydrate 47.8, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 0.7, Protein 13.5

CREAMY CHICKEN PENNE PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Chicken Penne Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bacon, chicken breasts, salt, pepper, italian seasoning, paprika, garlic, spinach, small tomatoes, cream, shredded parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, penne pasta, Chopped fresh parsley

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 slices bacon
2 chicken breasts, sliced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups spinach
4 small tomatoes, diced
1 ½ cups cream
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
10 oz penne pasta, cooked until al dente
3 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a deep skillet, fry the bacon until crispy. Remove to a paper towel to drain, then chop.
  • In the same skillet, add the chicken and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Cook until no longer pink inside.
  • Add the garlic and cook until softened.
  • Add spinach and tomatoes and cook until the spinach is wilted.
  • Add the cream, Parmesan, an red pepper flakes and bring to a boil.
  • Add the penne and bacon, and stir until fully coated in sauce.
  • Serve with parsley, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 725 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 7 grams

PENNE ALLA VODKA WITH BACON RECIPE BY TASTY



Penne Alla Vodka With Bacon Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: dried penne pasta, bacon, unsalted butter, large shallot, red pepper flakes, garlic, vodka, crushed san marzano tomato, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, heavy cream, butter, grated parmesan cheese, burrata, olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, fresh basil

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ lb dried penne pasta
4 strips bacon, finely diced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 large shallot, finely diced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons vodka
1 can crushed san marzano tomato, pushed through a fine-mesh strainer
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup grated parmesan cheese, and romano cheeses
burrata
olive oil
freshly ground black pepper
fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and rinse under cold water.
  • Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until the edges are crisp, 2-3 minutes. If bacon is not particularly fatty, add 1 tablespoon of butter and stir until melted. Add the shallot and cook until softened, 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the vodka and cook until almost completely evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, pepper, and salt. Bring to a simmer, then cook for 4 minutes, or until the sauce the mixture comes to a low boil. Add the cream, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
  • Add the penne and remaining tablespoon of butter and stir until well coated in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
  • Remove the pan from the heat. Add the Parmesan and Romano cheeses and stir until incorporated.
  • Transfer the pasta to a serving dish and top with torn burrata, a drizzle of olive oil, pepper, and basil.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1502 calories, Carbohydrate 106 grams, Fat 93 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 56 grams, Sugar 15 grams

PENNE PASTA WITH SPINACH AND BACON



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This is a quick light meal. Wilted spinach, bacon and tomatoes are tossed with penne pasta. Good for any season and will complement anything.

Provided by Jean Tagliere

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
6 slices bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta, and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place bacon in the skillet, and cook until browned and crisp. Add garlic, and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook until heated through.
  • Place the spinach into a colander, and drain the hot pasta over it so it is wilted. Transfer to a large serving bowl, and toss with the remaining olive oil, and the bacon and tomato mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.4 calories, Carbohydrate 73.8 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 547.1 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

CREAMY PARMESAN PENNE



Creamy Parmesan Penne image

"This dish is excellent as a side dish to farmer-style sausage or schnitzel," writes Wendy Nuis of Stokes Bay, Ontario. The creamy sauce is accented by a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup uncooked penne pasta
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
Dash dried oregano
Dash pepper
2 small fresh mushrooms, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons diced sweet red pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/3 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the flour, bouillon, garlic powder, parsley, oregano and pepper. , In a small nonstick skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and red pepper in oil until tender. Stir in flour mixture. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Drain pasta; add to mushroom mixture and stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

PARMESAN PENNE



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My mother was not much of a cook. So I credit my husband for encouraging me to experiment in the kitchen. This is a fantastic all-in-one meal that features both a cream sauce and a meat sauce.-Vera Soghomonian, Maple Grove, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (28 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
Salt and pepper to taste
1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1/2 cup butter, cubed, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook and stir beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, 1/3 cup cheese, allspice, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Gradually whisk in eggs until blended. , Drain pasta. Add the remaining cheese and butter; toss to coat. , Spread a third of the meat mixture in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the pasta, a third of the meat mixture and half of the white sauce. Repeat layers. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality bacon. Look for bacon that is thick-cut and has a good amount of marbling.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the sun-dried tomatoes and walnuts by hand. Just be sure to chop them finely so that they blend well with the other ingredients.
  • If you want a creamier sauce, you can add a little bit of heavy cream or milk.
  • Serve the pasta immediately after it is cooked. This is when it will be at its best flavor.

Conclusion:

Bacon and parmesan penne pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The combination of salty bacon, nutty parmesan, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes makes for a flavor-packed dish that everyone will enjoy. This pasta dish is also very versatile, so you can easily add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.

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