Penne Carbonara with Bacon + Video
Penne Carbonara recipe with Bacon is an easy carbonara recipe, using leftover bacon from breakfast. This quick pasta dinner is on the table in under 20 minutes!
There are times I am watching a show on the Food Network and I think I can make that myself. Some of the times, the ingredients that they use just are not practical when you are making dinner at home. Since I wanted to make a Carbonara recipe, I decided to make my own with ingredients I keep in my kitchen.
What to Serve with Penne Carbonara with Bacon
I love this recipe for carbonara. It is delicious and easy to make. Since I like to have cooked bacon on hand for recipes, this comes together in no time. I usually make bacon in the oven. It is just so much easier. When thinking about what to serve with this carbonara recipe, why not try:
Variation to this Penne Carbonara Recipe with Bacon
I love when a recipe can be changed and tailored to what you love. If you want to change up this recipe a little. Try adding:
- Adding frozen peas to the dish would make it pop with color!
- Play around with the cheese variations. I used mozzarella I had on hand. Parmesan is often used in carbonara recipes.
- If I have fresh spinach on hand, I’ll throw a handful in. Makes the penne carbonara so pretty!
- Sub out the bacon for pancetta.
- Add in some sun-dried tomatoes, I’m literally drooling at the thought!
- Need protein? Throw in a chicken breast or two.
Watch me make it live…
Ingredients in Penne Carbonara with Bacon
- Barilla Penne Noodles
- Bacon
- Yellow Onion
- Butter
- Garlic
- Eggs
- Milk
- Salt & Pepper
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Parsley
How to Make Penne Carbonara Recipe with Bacon
Boil your noodles, drain them al dente. In a large skillet, add bacon, onion, butter and garlic. Let it cook for 5 minutes until the onions are translucent and bacon has been heated back up. Turn the stove off.
In a large bowl, mix together with milk and cheese. Add the cheese mixture to your hot skillet. The cheese will begin to melt and the egg/milk mixture will create a nice yummy sauce.
Once the cheese has melted add in the parsley and stir.
TIP: If you want to reheat the penne carbonara, you’ll need to add a bit of milk, otherwise it will be a bit dry.
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Penne Carbonara with Bacon
Ingredients
- 1 Box Barilla Penne Noodles cooked and drained
- 8 Pieces Bacon diced
- ½ Yellow Onion sliced
- 2 TBSP Butter
- ½ TBSP Garlic diced
- 4 Eggs
- 1 C Milk
- Salt & Pepper to Taste
- 1 ½ C Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
- 1 ½ TBSP Dried Parsley or 3 TBSP Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Boil your noodles, drain them al dente.
- In a large skillet add in bacon, onion, butter and garlic. Let cook 5 minutes until onions are translucent and bacon has been heated back up. Turn the stove OFF.
- In a small bowl mix eggs together with milk and cheese.
- Add the cheese mixture to your hot skillet. The cheese will begin to melt and the eggs/milk mixture will create a nice yummy sauce.
- Once the cheese has melted add in the parsley and stir.
I’m so going to try this! It looks delicious.
Sounds yummy!
It’s delicious Joy! I hope you’ll give this Bacon Penne Carbonara a try!
Be sure to come back and share your results Autumn!
My mouth is watering. This is one of my favourite dishes but I’ve lost the recipe along the way. I will have to give this one a try which looks even more flavourful than mine! Thank you for sharing on #HomeMattersParty!