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maezie on 11.22.2010
I made this with goat cheese and half and half, since that is what I had on hand. It was quite good but needed more salt.
babskitchen on 11.22.2010
I made this for supper tonight because I had everything on hand except the heavy cream. I used 1/2 and 1/2 in it’s place and it was delicious and super easy to make. Oh, and I cut up the bacon in 1/2″ strips right out of the package and threw it all into my cast iron skillet and cooked it that way. A keeper for sure!
cookiemama on 11.22.2010
Oh my goodness – heaven on a fork! I forgot to add the red pepper flakes to the bacon, but added to the sauce. I’m certain it would lend itself well to added veggies. Definite keeper in my house.
stina42 on 11.22.2010
So yummy! Made this tonight, used less bacon and added 1 lb spicy italian sausage, broccoli, and onions. It was so good. Definitely made enough for leftovers tomorrow.
His_n_Hers on 11.23.2010
After seeing this dish featured- I knew I had to try it! I doubled the sauce(family preference) and added chunks of tender chicken breast- delicious! The perfect combo of creamy and salty with the bacon. We will be doing many creative variations of this meal!
cookoutsidethebox on 11.28.2010
This recipe was a big winner for me tonight. My family loved it. I used a little less bacon, whole wheat pasta shells and reduced fat cream cheese (b/c it was what I had on hand). Perfect combo! Thank you for sharing!
cylina on 12.1.2010
made this for dinner tonight. fantastic!.. made a few additions.. doubled the sauce, used 1/2 and 1/2, cut bacon in half, and used about 1/2 pound chicken diced. i also added a bag of baby broccoli florets to the pasta. mix all together for a yummy one dish meal. amazing.
tmlarsen on 12.2.2010
Definite keeper! I’m looking forward to trying some of the other reviewers variations.
The Cozy Home on 12.5.2010
I’ve made this twice so far. It’s really good to begin with, but we really like lots of sauce. The first time I made it I used the recipe exactly as written. The second time I made it I doubled everything in the sauce and added extra red pepper flakes to the sauce. I’ll make it again with double the sauce with an additional 1/2 cup of cream and then add 1/2 stick of butter to the pasta before adding the sauce. I’d also like to try adding chicken or sausage to it.
Kristi on 12.7.2010
Anything with bacon is sure to please, & this dish did just that. I cooked roughly chopped onion in the rendered bacon grease until just soft, then drained on a paper towel, adding it to the mix at the end. Also, I added a clove of crushed garlic to the sauce.
The recipe is very adaptable to your preferences. I added onion & garlic to mine, & as I ate some leftovers for lunch today, I thought that chopped artichoke hearts would be a nice addition too.
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hannahbg on 11.22.2010
I made this for dinner tonight! I added onions and chicken and tripled the amount of chili pepper flakes, just because both my husband and I love spice. It was YUMMY!
thimbleberry on 11.23.2010
Made this for dinner tonight and it was de-lish!!!
tmlarsen on 12.2.2010
This is sooo good and sooo creamy! My husband and very picky son loved it!
2jonesk on 12.3.2010
This was soooooooo good! I’ve made it twice already.
specialmomma on 12.4.2010
Can’t wait to give this a try! Will be tryin both as the original pasta dish but also replacing the pasta with chicken. Yum!!
The Cozy Home on 12.5.2010
I’ve also made this twice. The first time I did it exactly as written. The second time I doubled everything in the sauce and added red pepper flakes to the sauce. I’ll make it again, with the sauce doubled, with an additional 1/2 cup cream and butter stirred into the pasta before adding the sauce. It was really yummy to begin with, but we really like lots of sauce.
jennyandcompany on 1.12.2011
this is delicious! a big hit with all four kids and the husband.
bcubed55 on 1.14.2011
Made this tonight for dinner, and it was a HIT!! I made the following changes/additions.
* I used bacon ends and pieces, not “pretty” bacon. Tastes just as good, and cheaper.
* I made more sauce – Used an entire 8 oz block of cream cheese, a 5 oz container of shredded Parmesan cheese, probably 1.5 cu of half and half (was what I had).
* Only 2 eggs for the sauce ( all I had on hand).
* No pepper flakes,and a peppercorn medly grinder that I use.
* Regular penne pasta, not whole wheat.
We liked it VERY saucy. Used some extra half and half to thin out the sauce a little as it cooled. Absolutely Delicious!.. WILL be making this again.
johnsscarlett on 1.16.2011
Like a few of the other posters my husband and I found it a little bland but it’s a great base from which to add to. I happened to have leftover peas so I heated them up and added them to my dish making it tastier. I will be making it again but with additions. I like some of the suggestions that others have put in.
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