Recipes Side Dish Bacon and Parmesan Penne Pasta 4.3 (97) 79 Reviews 20 Photos This bacon pasta recipe is so easy to make and so flavorful, you'll want to make it a part of your regular dinner routine. It's a great option for bacon lovers and those who want something other than red sauce on their pasta. Submitted by SusieQ Updated on February 24, 2025 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 20 20 20 20 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta 1 pound bacon, coarsely chopped 1 large onion, chopped ¼ cup olive oil ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions Gather all ingredients. Rachel Marek / Food Sylist: Addylen Evans Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Rachel Marek / Food Sylist: Addylen Evans While the pasta is cooking, cook bacon and onion in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until bacon is crisp and onion is beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Rachel Marek / Food Sylist: Addylen Evans Remove from the heat and drain grease into a small container. Rachel Marek / Food Sylist: Addylen Evans Drain pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl. Rachel Marek / Food Sylist: Addylen Evans Add oil and stir to coat pasta. Rachel Marek / Food Sylist: Addylen Evans Add cooked bacon and onion plus 1 to 2 tablespoons bacon grease. Rachel Marek / Food Sylist: Addylen Evans Sprinkle Parmesan over pasta and stir until well combined. Add more bacon grease as desired for flavor and moisture. Rachel Marek / Food Sylist: Addylen Evans I Made It Print 176 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 412 Calories 17g Fat 46g Carbs 17g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 412 % Daily Value * Total Fat 17g 22% Saturated Fat 5g 23% Cholesterol 25mg 8% Sodium 509mg 22% Total Carbohydrate 46g 17% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 1g Protein 17g 34% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Calcium 71mg 5% Iron 2mg 12% Potassium 194mg 4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.