Bacon Avocado Pasta
Bow-tie pasta is coated in creamy avocado and Romano cheese, with crisp bacon adding a smoky, salty contrast. Fresh basil, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, black pepper, and salt brighten the rich sauce, making this a quick, satisfying meal for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook27 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon Avocado Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 41 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 86
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow tie pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
- 2
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Crumble into small pieces.
- 3
Combine basil, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
- 4
Combine bacon and avocado in a large bowl; stir in basil mixture. Add pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle Romano cheese on top.
- 5
Drain on paper towels.
- 6
Crumble into small pieces.
- 7
Stir together basil, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
- 8
Combine bacon and avocado in a large bowl; stir in the basil mixture.
- 9
Add pasta; toss to combine.
- 10
Sprinkle Romano cheese on top.
- Calories 616.11 kcal High 31%
- Protein 20.94 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 52.81 g 19%
- Total Fat 36.38 g High 47%
- Saturated Fat 12.51 g High 63%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 35.62 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 475.42 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 10.02 g Good Source 36%
- Total Sugars 1.87 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 336.57 mg Good Source 26%
- Iron 0.97 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 646.39 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 28.07 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 12.16 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Bacon Avocado Pasta is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 47 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Avocado Chunks, Bacon, and Black Pepper. Each serving provides about 616.11 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon Avocado Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Avocado Chunks, Bacon, Black Pepper, Dry Pasta. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon Avocado Pasta?
- About 47 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 27 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 616.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon Avocado Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Bacon Avocado Pasta healthy?
- Bacon Avocado Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 616.11 calories and 20.94 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 475.42 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.51 g (63% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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