Pasta Alfredo
This creamy pasta alfredo recipe is a decadent delight. With its salty bacon and a silky rich sauce, this pasta dish makes an easy but delicious family meal.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 814kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup chopped bacon
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- 1 cup chicken stock
- ⅔ cup double cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- ½ pound pasta - fettuccine or spaghetti
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan and fry bacon over a high heat until browned. Set aside.
- Tip out excess fat from pan.
- Melt butter and fry garlic over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Don't let it brown.
- Add stock and stir, scraping up any bits from the bottom.
- Let the stock bubble until reduced by half.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.
- Add cream to the sauce and mix through.
- Add parmesan to the sauce and continue to cook until thick and creamy.
- Return bacon to the pan, season with salt and pepper and warm through.
- Drain the pasta once cooked and toss through sauce to coat evenly.
Nutrition
Calories: 814kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 1033mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g