Creamy Bacon Pasta

4.07 from 15 votes

Creamy Bacon Pasta is a rich and decadent spaghetti dish packed with bacon and cream cheese sauce.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 553kcal

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Cook the spaghetti al dente as directed on the package. Rinse and drain under cold water
1 pound uncooked spaghetti
In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, once the oil is hot add the onion and cook until the onion has softened, add the garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute or until the garlic is fragrant.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, 3 cloves garlic
Reduce heat, add the milk, cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, and spices, cook until the cream cheese is all melted.
3½ cups milk, 10.5 ounces can cream of chicken soup, 8 ounces cream cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
Toss the spaghetti in the sauce to coat and place in a baking dish.
Top with grated cheese and bacon.
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese, 1 cup grated cheddar cheese, ¾ cup bacon
Cover with aluminum foil and place in the oven. Cook for 20 minutes
Remove foil and continue cooking for 10 minutes, place under broil in the last 5 minutes, check closely so that it doesn’t burn.
Remove from the oven, serve warm, and sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.
2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Storage:

To Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
To Freeze: To freeze, place the pasta in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
To Reheat: To reheat, place desired servings on a microwave-safe plate and heat for 45 to 60 seconds.

Tips:

Make sure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature so that it melts well into the sauce.
I prefer to use whole milk for this recipe because it makes a thicker sauce, however you can use 2% milk if you don't mind your sauce a bit thinner.
You will need to cook and crumble the bacon beforehand. You can make your bacon by frying, baking or grilling it.