Bacon Alfredo Pasta

This Bacon Alfredo Pasta is a creamy, savory comfort dish that takes the classic Alfredo to the next level. Crispy bacon adds salty depth and crunch, while the garlic-infused cream sauce provides rich flavor with every bite. The sauce, made with heavy cream, Parmesan, and mozzarella, coats each strand of pasta perfectly. Seasoned with a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, this dish is both indulgent and easy to prepare. It’s everything you want in a weeknight pasta—quick, flavorful, and loaded with cheesy, bacon-filled goodness.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Category: Pasta

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 2 plates

Calories: 1,375 kcal per serving

Ingredients

½ pound - pasta
5 slices - bacon
3 cloves - garlic
1 ½ cup - heavy cream
½ teaspoon - salt
¼ teaspoon - black pepper
½ teaspoon - garlic powder
½ teaspoon - onion powder
1 cup - Parmesan cheese
½ cup - mozzarella cheese
⅛ - Reserved pasta water

Instructions

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
In a pan over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside on a paper towel.
In the same pan with the bacon fat, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella cheese until melted and sauce is smooth.
Add cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water. Toss to coat evenly.
Chop the crispy bacon and add back into the pan. Mix everything together.
Serve hot, topped with extra Parmesan if desired.