Creamy Cauliflower and Bacon Pasta
Creamy cauliflower and bacon pasta is a comforting dish that perfectly blends the rich flavors of creamy cauliflower sauce with crispy bacon. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, making every bite feel like a warm hug that’s sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 cups florets)
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim the cauliflower into florets and steam until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- In a blender, combine steamed cauliflower, half of the bacon, heavy cream, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In the skillet with leftover bacon grease, add drained pasta and cauliflower sauce. Mix well, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired creaminess.
- Serve topped with remaining bacon bits and grated Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg