Bacon Arrabiata Recipe

Name: Bacon Arrabiata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces penne pasta; 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled; 3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons bacon grease; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 10 cremini mushrooms, sliced; salt; pepper; 1 red pepper, chopped; 1 cup frozen peas; 2 2 cups spinach or 2 cups kale, chopped; 3/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons white wine; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 1/2 cup milk; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

10 ounces penne pasta
1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons bacon grease
2 garlic cloves, minced
10 cremini mushrooms, sliced
salt
pepper
1 red pepper, chopped
1 cup frozen peas
2 2 cups spinach or 2 cups kale, chopped
3/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1
Boil water and cook pasta according to package directions.
2
Saute garlic and mushrooms in olive oil or bacon grease in a pan large enough to fit all the veggies. Season with salt and pepper.
3
When mushrooms are soft and brown, remove pan from heat, set mushrooms aside in a small bowl.
4
Add white wine and lemon juice to the hot pan and stir with a spoon to deglaze the pan. Return to the heat.
5
Add bell pepper, peas, dried herbs, cream and milk. Saute over medium heat until veggies are crisp tender, about 5 minutes.
6
Add bacon, mushrooms, chard and parsley. Cook until greens are wilted, about 2 minutes.
7
Serve over pasta, with bread so you can mop up all the yummy sauce!

788

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 ounces penne pasta, 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled, 3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons bacon grease, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Bacon Arrabiata falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bacon Arrabiata

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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