creamy bacon veggie pasta skillet

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Indianapolis, IN
Updated on Jun 3, 2014

Just got this recipe today in my mailbox and wanted to share it right away. I'm making this ASAP--sounds SO good! Recipe & Photo: Kraftrecipes.com 06-05-14

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 - onion, chopped
  • 1 can (14.5 oz.) chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
  • 4 cups cut-up mixed fresh vegetables (broccoli florets, sliced carrots, red pepper strips)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

How To Make creamy bacon veggie pasta skillet

  • Step 1
    Cook and stir bacon in a large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Add onions to drippings in skillet; cook and stir 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Step 2
    Add chicken broth, water and macaroni to skillet; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
  • Step 3
    Add vegetables and cream cheese; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended and heated through, stirring frequently. (You may want to cook just a little longer if you want your veggies more tender.) Sprinkle with bacon and Parmesan.
  • Step 4
    NOTE: You may substitute 1 - 16 oz. package thawed and drained frozen mixed vegetables for the cut-up fresh veggies.

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Category: Pasta
Category: Vegetables
Category: Pork
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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