Creamy Bacon Pasta Ingredients
Olive oil
Onion
Minced garlic: Garlic powder will work in a pinch.
Milk: I prefer to use whole milk for this recipe because it makes a thicker sauce, however you can use 2% milk if you don’t mind your sauce a bit thinner.
Cream of chicken soup: You can use a can of cream of mushroom soup or cream of bacon soup for a slightly different flavor.
Cream cheese: Use full fat cream cheese to make sure you get the rich delicious flavor. Make sure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature so that it melts well into the sauce.
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Spaghetti: I like using spaghetti for this recipe, but any long noodle or pasta shape will work.
Mozzarella cheese
Cheddar cheese
Bacon: You will need to cook and crumble the bacon beforehand. You can make your bacon by frying, baking or grilling it.
Fresh parsley or fresh chives (optional garnish)
How to Make Creamy Bacon Pasta
Prepare The Pasta: Cook the spaghetti al dente as directed on the package. Rinse and drain under cold water.
Make The Sauce: Cook the onion in olive oil until softened, add in the garlic, and cook until fragrant. Mix in the milk, cream cheese, soup, and spices, and cook until the cream cheese is melted.
Toss And Top: Toss the spaghetti in the sauce to coat and transfer to a baking dish. Top with grated cheese and bacon.
Bake And Broil: Cover with and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes. Remove foil, continue cooking for 10 minutes, then place under the broiler for the last 5 minutes.
Serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve warm. Enjoy!
Tips & Variations
Add-Ins: You can add diced onions, mushrooms, peas, broccoli, cauliflower, or bell peppers to the sauce for an extra pop of flavor, color, and vitamins.
Add Some Spice: Feel free to garnish your pasta bacon bake with crushed chili pepper flakes.
How to Serve
To make this a complete meal, serve your pasta with a green salad made with your favorite side house salad and fresh vegetables. You can also serve it as a main meal beside some pan-seared garlic green beans or roasted cauliflower. Complete the meal with some crusty bread and butter and you’ll have a delicious dinner ready in no time!
Proper Storage
To Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
To Freeze: To freeze, place the pasta in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
To Reheat: To reheat, place desired servings on a microwave-safe plate and heat for 45 to 60 seconds.
