Pampered Chef's One Pot Creamy Blt Pasta
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Pampered Chef’s One Pot Creamy BLT Pasta, a mouthwatering dish that combines the smoky richness of crispy bacon with the fresh flavors of cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, and aromatic basil. This all-in-one recipe is made entirely in a single pot, blending tender penne pasta with a velvety sauce of chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese for a hassle-free yet decadent meal. Infused with Italian seasoning and garlic, this creamy pasta recipe is bursting with savory flavor and perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Ready in just 40 minutes and serving up to six, this one-pot wonder delivers hearty portions with minimal cleanup, making it a go-to choice for busy home cooks. Don’t forget the optional fresh basil garnish to elevate this dish into a restaurant-quality experience!
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Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon
- 4 cups baby spinach (or arugula)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 12 ounces uncooked penne pasta
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cups fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a large, deep pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the bacon and place on a paper-towel-lined plate. Once cooled, crumble the bacon and set aside. Discard excess bacon fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pot.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
Step 3
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Step 4
Stir in the penne pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked al dente and the sauce has thickened, about 12-15 minutes.
Step 5
Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the baby spinach until it wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 6
Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
Step 7
Add the crumbled bacon back into the pot and mix thoroughly. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
Step 8
Garnish with freshly chopped basil, if desired, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2176.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2815.4 |
| Total Fat 132.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 72.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g | |
| Cholesterol 383.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6047.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 274.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 23.6g | |
| Protein 117.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 10.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1427.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3438.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories