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By Sarah Sweeney
Creamy Pasta with Burst Tomatoes and Bacon Bits
5 steps
Prep:5minCook:25min
Updated at: Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:11:56 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
51
Low
Glycemic Load
54
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories1179 kcal (59%)
Total Fat65.8 g (94%)
Carbs106.9 g (41%)
Sugars13.9 g (15%)
Protein39.1 g (78%)
Sodium791.2 mg (40%)
Fiber5.5 g (20%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Cook pasta according to box instructions. Remember to save 1/2 cup pasta water for later.
Step 2
Cook bacon until crispy. Set aside, crumble into smaller pieces, and remove most of the oil from the pan. Add tomatoes to the pan and cook until soft.
Step 3
Add onion and crush all of the tomatoes with the back of a spoon. Add garlic and cook until onions and garlic are cooked.
Step 4
Add heavy cream, milk, and Parmesan. Cook on high heat until the sauce has thickened and Parmesan has melted.
Step 5
Add pasta water and cook for another couple of minutes. Add bacon and pasta and remove from heat. Optionally top with parsley. Enjoy!












