Mary Berry Penne Pasta with Bacon Recipe
If you love quick, comforting meals, this Mary Berry Penne Pasta with Bacon Recipe is perfect. It is creamy, cheesy and full of flavor. Making pasta with bacon at home is easier than you think.
Ingredients
- 300 g penne pasta
- 200 g smoked bacon chopped
- 200 ml double cream
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
- Boil water in a large pan. Add a pinch of salt. Cook penne until al dente.
Prepare the Bacon
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan. Fry bacon until golden and slightly crispy.
Add Onion and Garlic
- Add chopped onion and garlic to bacon. Cook for 2–3 minutes until soft.
Pour in Cream
- Reduce heat. Slowly add double cream. Stir to mix with bacon and onions.
Season the Sauce
- Add salt and pepper carefully. Taste and adjust. The bacon adds natural saltiness.
Combine Pasta and Sauce
- Drain pasta and add to the pan with sauce. Mix gently until all pasta is coated.
Add Parmesan Cheese
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan over pasta. Stir lightly so cheese melts into sauce.
Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle fresh parsley on top. Serve immediately while warm and creamy.
Notes
- Use smoked pancetta instead of bacon for deeper flavor.
- Add a pinch of chili flakes for a spicy twist.
- Use half cream and half milk for a lighter sauce.
- Stir in peas or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Make it vegetarian by replacing bacon with mushrooms.