Smokehouse Bacon Penne Alfredo
- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 lb. pasta6 slices bacon10 oz. fresh mushrooms2 cups fresh spinach3 garlic cloves, minced3 tbsp. butter3 tbsp. olive oil2 cups heavy cream1 cup grated parmesan cheese1 cup mozzarella cheese1 tsp. paprika1/2 tsp. black pepper
1. Cook pasta according to directions.
2. Cook bacon until crisp.
3. Large non-stick skillet, heat 1 tbsp. olive oil over medium heat. Cook mushrooms until tender. When the mushrooms are just about done, add in 3 garlic cloves, minced and cook for a minute longer. Remove garlic and mushrooms from the pan and set aside.
4. Melt 3 tbsp. of butter in same skillet. When melted, add in 2 tbsp. olive oil. Whisk in heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Stir in parmesan cheese and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stir frequently.
5. After 10 minutes, the sauce will start to thicken. Reduce heat to low. Addin mozzarella cheese, paprika, black pepper. Stir in crispy cooked bacon, fresh spinach, then add mushrooms and garlic. Stir in cooked pasta and serve immediately with additional fresh parmesan cheese for garnish.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serving Size: 6 servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CDMYERS1.
2. Cook bacon until crisp.
3. Large non-stick skillet, heat 1 tbsp. olive oil over medium heat. Cook mushrooms until tender. When the mushrooms are just about done, add in 3 garlic cloves, minced and cook for a minute longer. Remove garlic and mushrooms from the pan and set aside.
4. Melt 3 tbsp. of butter in same skillet. When melted, add in 2 tbsp. olive oil. Whisk in heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Stir in parmesan cheese and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stir frequently.
5. After 10 minutes, the sauce will start to thicken. Reduce heat to low. Addin mozzarella cheese, paprika, black pepper. Stir in crispy cooked bacon, fresh spinach, then add mushrooms and garlic. Stir in cooked pasta and serve immediately with additional fresh parmesan cheese for garnish.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serving Size: 6 servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CDMYERS1.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 777.3
- Total Fat: 45.3 g
- Cholesterol: 142.6 mg
- Sodium: 498.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 58.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.4 g
- Protein: 24.6 g
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