This one-pot creamy bacon alfredo pasta is Rich, creamy, flavorful dinner – no hassle of sinks full of dishes! The soft pasta is coated with a velvety Alfredo sauce, infused with smoky bacon, and is gathered in one pot for the easiest cleanup ever. It is the ultimate comfortable food that brings a great flavour with minimal effort, perfect for busy weekday nights when you need something tasty on the table.
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On busy weekday nights, you need an easy, creepy meal that doesn’t scoop out the flavor. It’s rich, comfortable, packed with creamy goodness, with the crispy bacon giving the perfect smoky bite. Everything is cooked in one pot. This means minimal cleanup. This is because after a long day there is time for a sink full of food. One pot, a happy belly, a stress-free kitchen…sounds like a victory to me!
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Required materials, replacements, notes
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post (scroll down) for exact quantities and detailed instructions.
Bacon Garlic: Recommended using fresh garlic. Pasta: This time I used Rigatoni Pasta, but you can use any pasta you like. Please note that cooking times may vary depending on the type of pasta you use. Check out my favourite egg-free pasta brand: a safe option for allergies-friendly diet. Chicken soup salt and ground black pepper frozen peas: I think peas are the perfect addition, but you can also use asparagus, mushrooms, corn, peppers and more. Mascarpone or Cream Cheese: This is completely optional, but highly recommended. It helps to make the paste even more cheesy and creamy and thicken the sauce.
Food allergy exchange
Dairy-free: Instead of butter, heavy cream, parmesan, mascarpone/cream cheese, dairy-free alternative: Gluten-free: Instead of regular pasta, gluten-free: Gluten made with rice, quinoa, or lentils I use free pasta. Although there are no soy or sesame ingredients in this recipe, always check the labels of hidden allergen store-bought items.
How to make a one-pot creamy Alfredo pasta with bacon
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post (scroll down) for exact quantities and detailed instructions.
Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet at medium high temperature until crispy. Remove the bacon from the frying pan and drain it with a paper towel. Please put it aside. Leave the Bacon grease in the frying pan.
Fry the garlic
Add the garlic to the same frying pan over medium heat. Stir and stir for 30 seconds.
Add pasta and cook
Add the uncooked pasta, soup, water, salt and pepper and mix. Bring it to a boil. Lowers heat. Covered for 10-15 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
Make Alfredo sauce
Stir in the peas (if used) and butter. Mix and combine. Once the butter has melted, add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese (if used), and cooked bacon. Mix until well mixed. Cook until sauce is thick. Add more salt or black pepper if necessary, and taste and adjust the seasonings.
serve
Top with more grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese and, if necessary, garnish with chopped basil or fresh parsley. Enjoy immediately.
Variations that can be applied to this recipe
Pasta: This time I used Rigatoni Pasta, but you can use any pasta you like. Please note that cooking times may vary depending on the type of pasta you use. Cheese: I love the combination of Parmesan and Mascarpone cheese, but you can also use Asiango, Pecorino Romano, or Manchego. Adding mascarpone or cream cheese will make the dish very creamy and also help to thicken the sauce. Vegetables: I think peas are perfect, but you can also use asparagus, mushrooms, corn, peppers, etc. Meat: If you want to add protein, diced chicken, shrimp, or diced It replaces ham. The meatless version of the way. I love adding bite-sized rotisserie chicken.
Save and reheat
Store the leftover pasta in the fridge and in a closed container for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a splash of milk or in a microwave. Be sure to stir frequently to avoid sticking.
Alfredo Pasta is a frequently asked question
There are many ways to enhance the flavor and presentation of classic Alfredo pasta dishes. My favorite is adding fresh herbs like chopped parsley, basil and chives to add colour bursts and a fragrant aroma, and then adding chopped sunlight-dried tomatoes. Pine nuts and chopped walnuts offer a fun crunch and nutty flavour that complements the creamy sauce. The lemon peel touch also brightens the flavor and allows you to get through the richness of the Alfredo sauce.
If the sauce is too thin to your liking, you can create a slurry by mixing 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water or milk until smooth. Stir the slurry into Alfredo sauce and simmer. Cornstarch activates and thickens the sauce when it gets hot. Don’t forget that cornstarch can make the sauce a little shiny.
Fettchin is the traditional and most commonly used pasta in alfredo sauce. However, the choice of pasta is a personal preference. You can stick to tradition, use fettchins, or experiment in a variety of ways to see which ones you enjoy most.
The offering of Alfredo Pasta involves creating a balanced and enjoyable meal that introduces creamy pasta, while incorporating complementary flavors and textures. It can add color and nutrition to your dishes, including pre-cooked or fried vegetables. Or, to balance the richness of the Alfredo pasta, there is a salad on the side. Serve with garlic bread, bread sticks, dinner rolls, or a side of unfriendly baguettes. This can be used to scoop up the creamy sauce and create a satisfying combination.
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Recipe Card
One Pot Bacon Alfredo Pasta (Creamy)
This one-pot creamy Alfredo pasta with bacon and pea recipes is very simple, very easy and surprisingly creamy. Stress-free, female-free dinner on weeknights!!
Don’t forget to check out the above step-by-step photos in your post. It guides the process and makes everything very clear.
In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the frying pan and drain it with a paper towel. Please put it aside. Leave the bacon grease in the pot.
Add the garlic to the same pan. Stir for 30 seconds and stir. Add the uncooked pasta, soup, water, salt and pepper and mix. Bring it to a boil. Lowers heat. Covered for 10-15 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
Stir in the peas (if used) and butter. Mix and combine. Once the butter has melted, add heavy cream, parmesan, mascarpone, or cream cheese (if used) and add cooked bacon. Mix until well mixed. Cook until sauce is thick, about 3-5 minutes. Add more salt or black pepper if necessary, and taste and adjust the seasonings.
It comes with more gratered cheese if necessary. Enjoy immediately.
Store the leftover pasta in the fridge and in a closed container for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a splash of milk or in a microwave. Be sure to stir frequently to avoid sticking.
Pasta: This time I used Rigatoni Pasta, but you can use any pasta you like. Please note that cooking times may vary depending on the type of pasta you use.
Cheese: I love the combination of Parmesan and Mascarpone cheese, but you can also use Asiango, Pecorino Romano, or Manchego. Adding mascarpone or cream cheese will make the dish very creamy.
Vegetables: I think peas are perfect, but you can also use asparagus, mushrooms, corn, peppers, etc.
Meat: Replace the bacon with diced chicken, shrimp, or diced ham or omit the meat the whole time for the meatless version.
Food Allergy Swap:
Dairy-free: Instead of butter, heavy cream, parmesan, mascarpone/cream cheese, dairy-free alternative: Gluten-free: Instead of regular pasta, gluten-free: Gluten made with rice, quinoa, or lentils I use free pasta. Although there are no soy or sesame ingredients in this recipe, always check the labels of hidden allergen store-bought items.
calorie: 707kcalcarbohydrates: 51gprotein: 19gfat: 47gSaturated fat: 27gcholesterol: 134mgsodium: 853mgpotassium: 390mgfiber: 4gsugar: 4gVitamin A: 1633iuVitamin C: twenty onemgcalcium: 238mgiron: 2mg
The nutritional information provided is a quote and will vary based on the cooking method and the brand of ingredients used.
This recipe was originally published in August 2015. February 2025, tweaked the recipe to make it clearer, easier and tasty.
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