Creamy bacon veggie pasta

This recipe is literally so simple you guys! And it looks really good too!

Ingredients

12 ounces green linguine, or pasta of choice

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 medium zucchinis, diced

2 bell peppers, diced

4 asparagus, sliced

10 cherry tomatoes, halved

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish

6 strips bacon, cooked and chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1) Boil pasta according to package instructions. Set aside a ladle full of pasta water. Drain the rest and set pasta aside.

2) Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchinis, bell peppers and asparagus. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 5 minutes, or until veggies start to soften. Stir in tomatoes and saute for another 2 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

3) To the same skillet, add pasta water. Whisk in butter over medium heat. When butter melts, whisk in Parmesan until melted and sauce begins to thicken.

4) Add cooked pasta, cooked veggies and chopped bacon to skillet. Toss to combine.

5) Plate with more salt and pepper, if desired and garnish with parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!

Indulge in the velvety smoothness of creamy avocado sauce combined with the savory crunch of bacon over perfectly cooked pasta.

Ingredients: 8 oz pasta of your choice. 4 slices bacon, diced. 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted. 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 2 tablespoons lemon juice. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. In a skillet, cook diced bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. In a food processor, combine the avocados, basil leaves, minced garlic, lemon juice, and grated Parmesan cheese. Blend until smooth and creamy. In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the creamy avocado sauce until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top the pasta with crispy bacon. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

A traditional Italian pasta dish that has been changed by adding crispy bacon, creamy Parmesan sauce, and garlic that smells great.

Ingredients: 200g pasta spaghetti or fettuccine. 200g bacon, diced. 3 large eggs. 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 2 cloves garlic, minced. Salt and black pepper to taste. Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish.

Instructions: Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining. In a skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon from skillet and set aside, leaving bacon fat in the skillet. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the bacon fat, stirring quickly to combine. Cook over low heat until the mixture thickens slightly, about 1-2 minutes. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta evenly with the egg mixture. If the sauce seems too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water to loosen it. Stir in the cooked bacon, ensuring it's evenly distributed throughout the pasta. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately, sprinkled with extra grated Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Adding whiskey and bacon to a rich and creamy sauce makes every strand of pasta taste great. This Jack Daniel's Whiskey Bacon Pasta is a hearty and rich meal that's great for a cozy night in.

Ingredients: 8 oz pasta of your choice. 6 slices bacon, chopped. 1/4 cup Jack Daniel's whiskey. 1/2 cup heavy cream. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 2 cloves garlic, minced. Salt and pepper to taste. Chopped parsley for garnish.

Instructions: Follow the directions on the package to cook the pasta until it is al dente. Remove the water and set it aside. Cook chopped bacon in a pan until it gets crispy. Take the bacon out of the pan and set it aside. The bacon grease should still be in the pan. Add minced garlic to the same pan and cook it until it smells good. In go the Jack Daniel's whiskey. Let it cook for one minute to get rid of the alcohol. Turn the heat down to low and add the heavy cream slowly. For a few minutes, let the sauce cook down and get thick. Grate some Parmesan cheese into the sauce and stir it in until it melts and is smooth. Add pepper and salt to taste. Toss the cooked pasta in the pan with the sauce until it's all covered. Add the cooked bacon pieces and mix them in. Serve hot with chopped parsley on top.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

You can enjoy the creamy goodness of traditional Fettuccine Alfredo in a lighter way. The richness of Parmesan and cream cheese is combined with the salty taste of crispy bacon in this recipe, which also lowers the fat content for a guilt-free treat.

Ingredients: 8 oz fettuccine pasta. 4 slices of bacon, diced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 cup low-fat milk. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1/4 cup low-fat cream cheese. 1 tablespoon butter. Salt and pepper to taste. Chopped parsley for garnish.

Instructions: Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. In a skillet, cook diced bacon until crispy. Remove bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add milk, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, and butter to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Add the cooked fettuccine pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce. Serve the fettuccine Alfredo topped with crispy bacon and chopped parsley for garnish.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

A tasty and filling dish that combines the tangy sweetness of barbecue sauce with the smoky flavors of bacon is one-pot BBQ chicken and bacon pasta. This simple recipe will fulfill your cravings for comfort food and is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients: 2 cups of penne pasta. 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced. 6 slices of bacon, chopped. 1 onion, finely chopped. 2 cloves of garlic, minced. 1 cup barbecue sauce. 1 cup chicken broth. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh parsley for garnish.

Instructions: Cook the chopped bacon in a big skillet or pot over medium heat until it's crispy. With the bacon removed, place it aside and reserve the bacon grease in the pot. When the chicken is no longer pink in the middle, add the diced chicken to the pot and cook it, seasoning it with salt and pepper to taste. Take out the chicken and place it aside. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the same pot. Saut the onion until it turns transparent. Add the chicken broth and barbecue sauce, then mix in the penne pasta. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Add the crispy bacon and cooked chicken back to the pot and combine them with the pasta and sauce. Cook for five more minutes to ensure that everything is thoroughly heated. After covering and letting the shredded cheddar cheese melt for a few minutes, top with more cheese until it's bubbly and oozy. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes