Light Bacon And Noodles Recipes

ITALIAN BROCCOLI-BACON PASTA RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook the small broccoli florets in boiling water with 1 tsp salt until soft (they should be bright green). Drain and set aside.
• Cook the pasta in boiling water with 1 tsp salt until al dente (follow instructions on the package). Drain and put back in the pot. Melt 2 Tbsp butter and mix into the pasta.
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil on medium-high, add the bacon and fry until lightly crisp. Fold a paper towel and put it in the skillet. Move it around the pan with spatula until it soaks up most of the fat. Discard the paper towel.
• Reduce to medium heat. Add the garlic and fry for 2 to 3 minutes stirring constantly.
• Add the broccoli and season with salt and pepper. Stir over medium heat for 2 minutes.
• Add the broccoli mixture to the pasta. Mix well and serve with Parmesan.

BACON AND NOODLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees.
• Fry the bacon until it's crispy, drain on paper towels and crumble.
• Cook egg noodles as directed on package, drain and toss with the 2 tablespoons butter.
• In a 2 quart casserole layer as follows: 1/4 of the noodles, 1/4 of the sour cream, 1/4 of the cheddar cheese, 1/4 of the bacon and 1/4 of the onion.
• Repeat these layers 3 more times.
• Bake the casserole in preheated oven, uncovered for 30 minutes.

CREAMY BACON NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp, remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels then crumble.
• Pour off all but 2 tbls of the bacon fat, add mushrooms and cook over high heat until they begin to brown.
• Reduce heat to medium low, add green onion and garlic, cook and stir 1-2 minutes.
• Add cream, cream cheese, basil, thyme and bacon, reduce heat to low and stir until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
• Add tomatoe, season with salt and pepper, pour over hot noodles and serve.

SMOKY BACON POT NOODLE FOR ONE

Steps:

• In a small non-stick pan, fry the bacon for a few mins, add the white parts of the spring onions, peas and paprika, then cook for 1 min more. Mix the cornflour with a little of the stock to get a paste, then stir this into the pan with the rest of the stock, noodles and a good splash of Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for a couple of mins until thick and saucy, then scatter with the green parts of spring onion.