Light Bacon and Noodles
Delight your taste buds with this quick and easy recipe for Light Bacon and Noodles, a flavorful twist on a classic comfort food. Featuring crispy bacon, tender egg noodles, and a zesty garlic-lemon sauce, this dish strikes the perfect balance between richness and freshness. Tossed with grated Parmesan cheese and a touch of fresh parsley, it's light yet satisfying, making it an ideal weeknight dinner for the whole family. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is as simple to prepare as it is delicious. Serve it warm, garnished with a sprinkle of lemon zest for an added burst of brightness. Perfect for bacon lovers seeking a lighter pasta dish with bold, vibrant flavors, this meal is sure to become a new favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 whole lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp salt
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
While the noodles cook, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon slices and cook until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels and crumble it into small pieces once cooled.
Drain off most of the bacon grease from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add the olive oil to the skillet and heat over medium heat.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Zest the lemon and then cut it in half. Squeeze the juice from one half of the lemon into the skillet, stirring to combine.
Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss to coat them in the garlic-lemon sauce. If the noodles seem dry, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
Stir in the crumbled bacon, chopped parsley, and grated parmesan cheese. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with additional parsley and lemon zest if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your Light Bacon and Noodles!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
531 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.3 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 574 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.4 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 23.1 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 272 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 231 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
