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Bacon and Parmesan Penne Pasta

A simple and delicious pasta dish with crispy bacon and savory Parmesan cheese.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 600 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 400 g penne pasta
  • 200 g bacon chopped
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2. In a frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy.
  3. 3. Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. 4. Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss to combine with the bacon and garlic.
  5. 5. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and toss to coat evenly. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  6. 6. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Bacon, Parmesan, Pasta
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