Penne With Pink Bacon Sauce Recipe
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 1 lg jar Ragu spaghetti sauce
- 1/2 lb bacon
- 1/2 to 1 c. heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Directions
- Cut raw bacon into small (1/4 to 1/2") pcs. Cook in large fry or possibly saute/fry pan till cooked, being sure not to overcook the bacon. Add in spaghetti sauce and red pepper flakes to the pan with the bacon.
- Stir, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 min to allow the flavors to blend.
- Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain.
- Add in 1/2 c. of heavy cream to the sauce and stir. Add in more cream to taste. Sauce should be thick and pink.
- Top pasta with sauce and serve!
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 90g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 314 | |
| Calories from Fat 130 | 41% |
| Total Fat 14.58g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 5.69g | 23% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium 248mg | 10% |
| Potassium 196mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 36.05g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 6% |
| Sugars 2.36g | 2% |
| Protein 8.96g | 14% |
