Bacon White Cheddar Pasta Recipe

Pasta is a real staple in the pantry. There are so many different ways to use it. Take the following recipe, for example. Bowtie pasta pairs wonderfully with bacon, cheese, garlic, paprika, and more. The resulting dish is really tasty. It’s also easy to make. You can mix and match the ingredients however you want, using another shape of pasta or adding some vegetables into the mix if you want.

Pasta is always great if you are in the mood for a comfort food-style meal. You just can’t go wrong with this easy-as-pie pasta dish, and you’re sure to find it filling and delicious. So if you love pasta recipes and you also can’t get enough bacon and cheese, this is one dish you’re sure to want to make again and again.

It really is that good! The whole family will love this combination of flavors and you are likely to already have most of the ingredients to hand.

Why You’ll Love the Recipe:

Pasta recipes vary but this has to be one of the best. You just can’t go wrong adding bacon and cheese to a pasta recipe. It’s easy to make and even the leftovers are tasty the following day.

How to Serve It:

Served piping hot, this easy bowtie pasta recipe is sure to impress everyone. Have it just as it is or pair the dish with a simple green salad or even some steamed broccoli or similar.

Ingredients:

• Cream cheese
• Bacon
• White cheddar shredded
• Bowtie pasta
• Paprika
• Butter
• Black pepper 
• Salt
• Minced garlic
• Milk
• Rosemary

How to make Bacon White Cheddar Pasta Recipe:

Step 1. Boil the bowtie pasta in a pot of water until done to your liking. Drain well. 

Step 2. Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. 

Step 3. Mix in the garlic, and saute for 30 seconds. 

Step 4. Add in the flour and salt, and stir for 1 minute. 

Step 5. Whisk in the milk until smooth. 

Step 6. Stir in the cheddar cheese, paprika, and pepper until the cheese melts. 

Step 7. Simmer until the sauce thickens. 

Step 8. Stir the noodles into the sauce. 

Step 9. Garnish with bacon and rosemary before serving. 

Comfort food is always welcome and if you’re feeling under the weather or you want to surprise the family with something new, you’ll find this easy bacon and cheese bowtie pasta dish to be a winning meal.

Can You Make It Ahead?

You can make it ahead and then warm it back up again, but for the freshest flavor, it’s best to serve it as soon as it’s ready.

Storage Instructions:

Leftovers will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Just zap them in the microwave to reheat.

Variations and Substitutions:

Sub ham for the bacon or use a different type of cheese if you prefer something else. You can also use any kind of pasta shapes in place of the bowties.