This Parmesan and bacon pasta is simple and flavorful. People will think it was difficult to make! It's a nice option when you don't want a red sauce.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
412 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
Step 2
While the pasta is cooking, cook bacon and onion in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until bacon is crisp and onion is beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain grease into a small container.
Step 3
Drain pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl. Add oil and stir to coat pasta. Add cooked bacon and onion plus 1 to 2 tablespoons bacon grease. Sprinkle Parmesan over pasta and stir until well combined. Add more bacon grease as desired for flavor and moisture.
