I had some bacon to use up I think that's first! Whoever has bacon nearly go bad?, but I didn't want boring eggs and bacon for dinner tonight. Using the handy Dinner Spinner on my phone, I found this intriguing recipe. I had to make a few modifications, since I didn't have the exact ingredients.
When Jeff asked what was for dinner, I replied, "Something amazing." I'm pleased to announce that it lived up to my boastful declaration.
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| Creamy Bacon Pasta |
This recipe is picky husband approved.
Hmmm...perhaps I should create some kind of badge/award for that.
Anyway, onto the recipe!
Serves 2.
Ingredients:
- 4 oz pasta - I used egg noodles
- 3 slices of bacon, cut into ½-inch pieces
- ¼ cup dried, minced onion OR ½ medium onion
- ½ tsp (or 1 clove) garlic, minced
- ½ of a 10-ounce tub of cream cheese
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning I didn't actual measure this, so this is a guesstimate
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper Again, I didn't measure, so use your best judgment
Directions:
Bring water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Rinse with hot water, if desired.
Meanwhile, cook cut up pieces of bacon in medium skillet until crisp. Remove bacon using a slotted spoon or tongs and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave about a tablespoon of bacon grease in pan.
Sautee onion and garlic in bacon grease.
Cook until cheese is melted and vegetables are tender.
Serve over pasta. Top with bacon.
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You had me at bacon!
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