Yum Peaceful Cooking: Creamy Stove-Top Alfredo with Bacon and Green Beans #SundaySupper

Sunday, October 25, 2015

Creamy Stove-Top Alfredo with Bacon and Green Beans #SundaySupper


As the days get cooler (and I use that term lightly here in Los Angeles) we tend to seek foods that are comforting and warm.

Today's Sunday Supper is all about warming trends. With temps still in the upper 80's and 90's around here, I'm going to define "warming trends" as being warmed from the soul.

Alfredo seems to do that for me.

It took a while for it to dawn on me that my most favorite Italian dish is anything Alfredo. A nice warm plate of creamy Alfredo and pasta, with or without meat and vegetables just makes me happy. Add bacon to the mix and we have ourselves a whole new level of yum!

That brings me to this lovely, super easy, one skillet, soul warming dish.

Creamy Stove-Top Alfredo with Bacon and Green Beans #SundaySupper

Inspired by Better Homes and Garden magazine "One-Pan Recipes"
Printable Version

4 slices thick-sliced bacon, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 oz pasta, uncooked (recommended: rigatoni, penne, rotini)
1 cup green beans, cut into bite-sized pieces
14.5 oz chicken broth
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 - 1/3 cup cream (I used half and half)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
grated Parmesan cheese
Crumbled, crisp-cooked bacon


Before I get started, I always like to get all of the ingredients prepared and measured. Makes the whole process of cooking run so much smoother.

In a very large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until nice and crispy. Add the garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Drain off the fat (I left a little in there for flavor) and add the pasta, green beans, chicken broth, water, salt and pepper.


Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the pasta is tender, stirring once. 

Stir in the cream and cheese. Cook and stir for 2 minutes to heat things through and get the cheese all melted. 

Garnish with more cheese and bacon crumbles if desired and serve. 


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10 comments:

  1. Okay you had me at bacon, and it is a one pan meal, winner, winner!!

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    1. Gotta love a quick and easy dinner with an even quicker clean up :)

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  2. I will happily take this pasta ... and most definitely that California weather :)

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    1. You can have the weather...I'm really tired of it. lol

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  3. LOVE bacon, will have to try this recipe. I live in Michigan and am headed to LA tomorrow for work . . . glad to hear it's still warm there :-)

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  4. Such a delicious alternative to the traditional alfredo! My family would gobble this up!

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  5. Oh yes, how do you make alfredo better?? Add some bacon and green beans!

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  6. You had me at Alfredo. . .and then you went and added bacon?! Wow -- can't wait to try this one!

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  7. This looks fabulous! Bacon Alfredo and Green Beans all in one easy dish would be a hit at our house!

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