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    Pappardelle Pasta Recipe with Bacon, Egg & Cheese

    First Published: July 5, 2020 . Last Modified: September 29, 2021 lisa15 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

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    Make this Pappardelle Pasta Recipe with Bacon, Egg, and Cheese for dinner tonight! Pappardelle noodles are an easy comfort food meal and this dish is a lighter version of Pappardelle Carbonara .

    Pappardelle Pasta with bacon, egg and cheese is a great dinner.

    Pasta with Bacon, Egg and Cheese 

    I advise all people following the Whole 30, Paleo and Vegetarian diet to look away from this post today. What I will show you involves egg pasta, bacon, eggs, cheese and pasta. It's super delicious and easy to make. I will go back to more clean eating another day but for now let's be decadent.

    I came up with this recipe because my teenage son loves bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches. He's been making these sandwiches several times a week. He is just about 6 foot 3 and is a super active athlete. He needs as many calories as he can get and this Bacon, Egg and Cheese Pappardelle is a great way to get them in.

    This dish is like a carbonara but a little lighter. Traditional pappardelle pasta carbonara is richer because it usually includes some type of cream and egg yolks rather than the whole egg. I used chicken broth and the whole egg so the dish was not as rich and had a little more protein. I love the addition of parsley as it adds a bright and fresh touch.

    This recipe can be on your table in under 30 minutes too! This is one of my favorite reasons to make this recipe.

    What are Pappardelle Noodles?

    Pappardelle noodles are long flat egg noodles. They are similar to a wide fettucine noodle and hold up to a hearty sauce. These noodles originate from the Tuscany region of Italy. I love making them with a creamy rich sauce and they also go well topped with a hearty Bolognese or meat sauce.

    Fresh parsley is sprinkled on top of this pasta dish.

    What ingredients are in this Pappardelle Pasta Recipe?

    • Pappardelle Pasta - This long, flat egg noodle is one of my favorites in delicious Italian pasta dishes.
    • Eggs - I always use the large size.
    • Bacon - I either use precooked bacon or keep a batch of cooked lean bacon in my refrigerator. You could use turkey bacon too if that is what you prefer.
    • Parmesan Cheese - freshly grated if possible. You can easily substitute another hard Italian cheese like Romano or Pecorino.
    • Olive Oil - I always have a bottle on hand as this is one of my favorite ingredients.
    • Fresh Parsley - Fresh herbs always freshen up a recipe. Substitute fresh basil if you'd like to.
    • Chicken Broth - The dish is already rich so I think this is a perfect touch to use as a liquid in the dish. I also prefer low sodium so you can control the amount of salt in this dish that already contains bacon and cheese which also has a considerable amount of salt.  

    Recipe Tips

    • The recipe serves three to four but can easily be doubled. If you have teenagers that eat a lot or you just want some winter comfort food, this is the pasta to make. 
    • Fresh herbs can really brighten up this dish. The recipe calls for parsley but basil or chives are also great in this pasta dish.
    • Cook the pasta until al a dente (which means slightly undercooked with a bite). The pasta will cook a little more in the pan with the sauce.
    • Make sure to turn the heat of the pan off when adding the eggs to the pasta skillet. If the heat is too high, the eggs will curdle and resembel scrambled eggs. While the pasta will still be edible, the texture will not be as pleasant.
    • It is also a good idea to use room temperature eggs as this will also help make sure the eggs do not curdle.

    Storing and Reheating your Pappardelle Pasta

    • If you're planning on storing this pasta, ensure that it cools a bit first, then transfer to an airtight container. In the refrigerator, this dish will last 3 to 4 days.
    • To reheat from the fridge, simply spoon the pasta into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in one-minute increments until it reaches your desired temperature. You can always stir in a spoon of olive oil or a few spoons of chicken broth so it's not too dry.
    • I don't recommend freezing this dish as it will change the texture.

    Variations for Pappardelle Noodles

    It's possible to sub another kind of pasta you'd like with this recipe! A fettucine or classic spaghetti would work perfectly, or you can make it with any long noodles you like.

    You can also add some extra veggies for texture, color and nutrition. In that case, consider adding some diced tomatoes, chopped broccoli, sauteed asparagus, or spinach.

    Suggested Side Dishes to Go with this Lighter Pappardelle Carbonara Recipe:

    1. Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts
    2. Simple Balsamic Glazed Caprese Salad
    3. Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus from Fifteen Spatulas
    4. Arugula Salad with Beets and Fennel

    Other Pasta Dishes you might want to try:

    1. Pasta Fagioli Soup
    2. Cheese Tortellini with Sausage and Mushrooms
    3. Sausage and Pepper Pasta
    4. Stovetop Mac and Cheese
    5. Linguine with Lemon and Tomatoes from Love and Lemons
    6. Fried Leftover Spaghetti

    If you like this pappardelle noodles recipe, please give it a 5-star rating below!

    This Pappardelle Pasta dish is a rich, comfort food dinner!

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    Bacon, Egg and Cheese Pappardelle

    This decadent pasta dish is easy to make and pure comfort food.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: pasta
    Cuisine: Comfort Food
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 403kcal
    Author: Lisa Grant
    Cost: $7

    Ingredients

    • 8 Ounces Pappardelle pasta
    • 2 eggs brought to room temperature and beaten
    • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
    • 6 Slices precooked bacon chopped
    • 2 Cloves minced garlic
    • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
    • 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

    Instructions

    • Cook pasta in a pot of salted water according to package instructions for al a dente. Drain and keep warm.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and cheese. Set aside.
    • While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil on medium high heat in a large frying pan. Add bacon and garlic to the pan. Once the bacon and garlic start to sizzle, add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
    • Reduce heat to low and add drained, cooked pasta. Mix well and cook for a minute or two so that pasta blends with the liquid.
    • Turn heat off and add egg mixture. Mix gently so that pasta is combined with the egg and cheese mixture.
    • Transfer pasta to a bowl and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with extra Parmesan cheese.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 459mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 431IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 2mg

    First Posted February 2018; Last Updated July 2020 and January 2021 

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    Comments

    1. Marie, Mamma's Cooking

      February 02, 2018 at 10:31 am

      5 stars
      This looks delicious! I made carbonara once and loved it, but yes it was too rich. This looks like a great lighter adaptation!

      Reply
    2. Anna

      February 02, 2018 at 2:13 pm

      It looks delicious! My daughter loves pasta and it sound like she'd love this recipe! Thank you for inspiration.

      Reply
    3. Sandy

      February 02, 2018 at 9:34 pm

      I love this version of a Carbonara! I was looking for recipe ideas for the weekend and now I've found one! Can't wait to try!

      Reply
    4. Mariah Klee

      February 02, 2018 at 10:10 pm

      This sounds super easy and yummy! The perfect winter comfort food but still light enough for summer!

      Mariah
      http://www.likehoneyblog.com

      Reply
    5. Alyssa Dawson

      February 05, 2018 at 9:44 am

      Looks super delicious and so easy to make! Going on my list of things to makes!

      Reply
    6. Toni | Boulder Locavore

      December 06, 2018 at 7:46 pm

      5 stars
      Looks like a new favorite for weeknights! Yummy!

      Reply
    7. Liren | Kitchen Confidante

      December 06, 2018 at 9:44 pm

      I'm a huge fan of carbonara, so I know I would love this!!

      Reply
    8. Nathan King

      August 13, 2020 at 2:39 pm

      5 stars
      Never would have thought to combine the flavors of a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich with a pasta dish. This looks so tasty, I absolutely need to try it!!

      Reply
    9. Genevieve | Fitty Foodlicious

      September 25, 2020 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my Pappardelle pasta is my favorite and I love how you added the classic bacon and egg. This pasta looks divine!

      Reply
    10. Cate

      September 25, 2020 at 7:24 pm

      This looks so comforting and easy to make! The perfect busy meal to make for lunch, saving!

      Reply
    11. Dionne

      September 25, 2020 at 8:00 pm

      5 stars
      It's been a while since I made pasta at home, so this is so timely! The egg and cheese (and bacon) combo is unbeatable!

      Reply
    12. Emily

      September 25, 2020 at 8:07 pm

      Pappardelle is one of my favorite pastas! It's so good with bacon, yum!

      Reply
    13. Regina L Kamilar

      September 27, 2021 at 6:14 pm

      5 stars
      First time I have made this and it is excellent just make sure you don't curdle your eggs. I did not curdle mine.

      Reply
      • lisa

        September 29, 2021 at 9:50 am

        Good job! Thanks for reminding me about curdling eggs. I just added it to my recipe tips in the post.

        Reply
    14. Margaret Moran

      December 27, 2023 at 8:10 pm

      This was a Five Star recipe. My husband and I both loved it!!!

      Reply

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