
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
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
- Prepare ingredients
Dice the bacon and onions and finely chop the parsley. · 5 min
What to look for: evenly chopped pieces
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Serve
Serve hot and topped with a sprig of fresh parsley. · 1 min
What to look for: lightly garnished and glossy
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 420 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrates | 52 g |
| of which sugars | 4 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| of which saturated | 7 g |
| Fibre | 3 g |
| Sodium | 720 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







