Low Fat Creamy Bacon and Onion Pasta

Low Fat Creamy Bacon and Onion Pasta

Low Fat Creamy Bacon and Onion Pasta · ready in 26 min · 4 servings · 420 kcal per serving · easy · 5 ingredients

This comforting pasta brings together smoky bacon, tender onions, and a light creamy sauce that gently coats every bite, finished with fresh parsley for brightness and balance.

Prep
10 min
Cook
16 min
Total
26 min
Serves
4
kcal
420
Difficulty
easy

A QiMeal recipe · Updated

Ingredients · 4 servings

  • 200 gLean bacon
  • 150 gOnions
  • 5 gParsley, fresh
  • 300 gDry pasta
  • 200 gCreme fraiche

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, stockpot, colander, skillet, spatula, wooden spoon, tongs, serving bowls

Instructions

  1. Prepare ingredients

    Dice the bacon and onions and finely chop the parsley. · 5 min

    What to look for: evenly chopped pieces

  2. Cook pasta

    Start to cook the pasta according to package directions (if using quick-cook pasta, wait a little before starting it so the rest is ready). · 10 min

    What to look for: pasta tender but firm

  3. Cook bacon

    Spray a skillet with a little low fat cooking spray and cook the bacon for 1 minute. · 1 min

    What to look for: bacon beginning to render

  4. Soften onions

    Add the onions and Cavenders Greek seasoning. Cook until the bacon is fully cooked and the onions are soft- about 10 minutes. · 10 min

    What to look for: onions translucent and soft

  5. Make creamy sauce

    Add the creme fraiche and chopped parsley to the skillet and stir. Heat it through. · 3 min

    What to look for: sauce smooth and steaming

  6. Combine pasta

    Drain the pasta when it is cooked. Add it to the skillet and stir to mix well. · 2 min

    What to look for: pasta evenly coated

  7. Serve

    Serve hot and topped with a sprig of fresh parsley. · 1 min

    What to look for: lightly garnished and glossy

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal420
Protein18 g
Carbohydrates52 g
of which sugars4 g
Fat14 g
of which saturated7 g
Fibre3 g
Sodium720 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: gluten, milk

Storage and reheating

  • Fridge: up to 3 days
  • Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Lean bacon

  • turkey bacon: Lower fat and salt, cook slightly longer for crispness

Onions

  • shallots: Sweeter and milder than onions

Parsley

  • dried parsley: Add toward the end to preserve flavor

Dry pasta

  • whole wheat pasta: Higher fiber and nuttier taste

Creme fraiche

  • light cream cheese thinned with milk: Stir well to prevent lumps

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