BLT PastaIngredients
16 oz. dry pasta {we prefer penne}
12 slices bacon
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups chicken broth
2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved{or regular ones, cut up}
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Slice the bacon into 1/2 inch pieces. {I discovered a super neat trick. Take bacon directly from the packaging, all nice and lined up and cut it before cooking. So much easier than cutting it after it's cooked} Cook in a large skillet until crispy. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Leave about 1 tablespoon of drippings in skillet.
16 oz. dry pasta {we prefer penne}
12 slices bacon
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups chicken broth
2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved{or regular ones, cut up}
Directions
Slice the bacon into 1/2 inch pieces. {I discovered a super neat trick. Take bacon directly from the packaging, all nice and lined up and cut it before cooking. So much easier than cutting it after it's cooked} Cook in a large skillet until crispy. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Leave about 1 tablespoon of drippings in skillet.
Cook pasta according to package directions until just al dente; drain.
Add onion, garlic and red pepper flakes to bacon drippings in skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until onions are soft. Stir in chicken broth and diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
Add cubed cream cheese and stir until cream cheese is melted and smooth. {I've had issues with my cream cheese not being chunky. I think it may be because it's Walmart brand. But my grandmother whisked it vigorously and it eventually blended into the sauce} Season with salt and pepper, to taste {We don't add salt to anything, so skipped on this and trust me, with the bacon, it's quite salty}. Add pasta, grape tomatoes, bacon and parsley and cook until heated through, about 2 more minutes.
Top with Parmesan cheese and serve. {Tip: I took some of the Kraft parmesan cheese, you know the fake stuff, and put it in a creamer dish from my tea set. Stick a teaspoon in there and voila! Fancy parmesan cheese that doesn't break the bank}
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