• Smoky Tomato-Bacon Pasta

  Filed under Main Dishes - Pasta, Main Dishes - Pork
  Jul 27
  
  Dear Paula Deen,

  First of all, let me apologize for saying that your newest cookbook – The Deen Family Cookbook – was hit and miss. I did try many recipes from it before I made that statement, but I hadn’t tried this recipe yet. And let me tell you – this recipe is reason alone to buy this cookbook. Sure, it’s not even close to healthy, but really – do we really expect healthy from the queen of butter? But next time I’m looking for comfort on a plate, I’ll be opening this book up to this recipe and making myself a big bowl of this delicious pasta. It really is one of the most delicious pasta dishes I’ve tried lately! Thank you for making me once again believe in Paula Deen!

  Sincerely,

  Deborah
  Taste and Tell

  Smoky Tomato-Bacon Pasta
  from The Deen Family Cookbook

  Serves 4 to 6

  1/2 pound bacon (about 10 slices)
  1 large yellow onion
  One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
  salt and pepper
  4 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces
  1 pound uncooked pasta

  In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crisp and brown. Transfer it to a paper towel lined plate. Pour off all but 1/4 cup fat from skillet.

  Add the onion and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the diced tomatoes, then crumble in the bacon. Season with salt and pepper; simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and chunky, about 10 minutes. Stir in the cream cheese until melted.

  Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with the sauce and serve immediately.

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  20 Comments

20 Responses to “Smoky Tomato-Bacon Pasta”

1. 

   kat said on July 27th, 2009 at 2:26 pm

   bacon with cream cheese wow, i bet that is good

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   Ryley said on July 27th, 2009 at 3:23 pm

   Don't you kind of kick yourself when you find recipes like this that are sooo simple but so unbelievably good??
   I know I always do.. Like "Why didn't I think of that!"
   This does look like comfort on a plate… yummm..

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   Rosa's Yummy Yums said on July 27th, 2009 at 5:51 pm

   A yummy combination!

   Cheers,

   Rosa

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   Katerina said on July 27th, 2009 at 6:11 pm

   I still have never made a Paula Deen recipe, maybe this is the one to start with? After I detox from my current vacation diet. eee.

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   Mary said on July 27th, 2009 at 6:11 pm

   Holy Moly that pasta looks delicious!

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   Grace said on July 27th, 2009 at 6:24 pm

   heavy on the bacon and cheese—that paula knows what’s good, and so do you. stellar recipe, deborah!

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   ashley said on July 27th, 2009 at 7:33 pm

   looks very simple and delish!

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   Ingrid said on July 27th, 2009 at 8:29 pm

   HA! Very funny! I was wondering what to make for dinner and had decided on pasta but wasn't certain what recipe. I'll let you know how three (my kiddos)very different palates like it!
   ~ingrid

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   Ingrid said on July 27th, 2009 at 11:06 pm

   Hi, Deborah! I'm getting ready to clean up the kitchen from dinner. The kids enjoyed this and there were NO complaints from the three of them! Yay! I did change things a bit but more in the way of additions. I added some garlic paste (what's italian without it?) and freshly grated parm cheese as the end with a sprinkling of dried Italian herbs.

   Thanks for sharing!
   ~ingrid

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    Tianne said on July 28th, 2009 at 4:05 am

    yay for paula!!! and yay for this recipe! perfect for weeknights. i love it. thx

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    Erin said on July 28th, 2009 at 4:36 am

    It may not be healthy, but it looks fabulous!

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    Jordon said on July 28th, 2009 at 2:33 pm

    I made this last night! I didn't have diced tomatoes so I used rotel tomatoes, It was good, but I would rather regular diced tomatoes next time! I added some basil and sundried tomato cheese! YUMM! Thanks!

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    Abby said on July 28th, 2009 at 11:27 pm

    I watched her just today and she kept throwing sticks of butter into … everything. But I'm sure the food made it taste even better!

    Pasta and butter always floats my boat.

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    Sophie said on July 29th, 2009 at 4:28 pm

    Bacon makes everything better, that's our motto here !

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    Ashley said on August 1st, 2009 at 10:44 am

    This looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing it! I really like your blog!

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    eatme_delicious said on August 3rd, 2009 at 12:29 am

    I don't eat meat but I'm definitely intrigued by this! Glad you found a recipe you love of hers.

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    Kevin said on August 3rd, 2009 at 6:59 pm

    That is one tasty pasta!

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    Tia said on March 21st, 2010 at 10:15 pm

    i made this and loved it!

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    Susan said on February 16th, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    I make this all the time, but I have always made it and I am surprised seeing it on here. I make mine with Chipotle for a kick. Great simple recipe…that everyone loves.

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    Susan said on February 16th, 2011 at 9:28 pm

    I make this all the time and have for many years. So I am a little surprised to see this on here. I also add chipotle to kick it up a bit. Everyone loves this and it is a quick last minute meal as well.

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