Creamy bacon broccoli penne (low salt low carb)

Very nice .

bland and flavorless

Sauce is far to thin I like my sauces thick

I substituted the broccoli for cauliflower and the parmesen with cheddar and it was delicious

I used SO many dishes :/ should’ve used less onions, and more broccoli! Sour cream was alright.. definitely needed more cheese and liquid to make it more creamy and cheesy. It did only take 35 ish minutes!

I used lite Greek yoghurt was lovely and added a fresh zesty flavour

Ingredient deviation: Added 6 mushrooms 200g of bacon instead of 125g. 3/4 cup sour cream 1/2 cup ricotta to use up More than 1 cup of pasta water to get consistency I wanted Doubled the garlic Lots of salt and pepper Method deviation Cooked the onion and bacon low and slow until done then added mushrooms When adding butter and garlic to the pan cooked low and slow to make garlic soft and sweet. Didn't make enough for 4 adults

Tasty

Amazing! Will make again

Bland

It was really good. My toddler approves. If I did anything different I would cook the onions a little longer. But other than that fantastic

We swapped red onion for white and cooked it low and slow with the bacon. We then added seasoned chicken thighs and fryed those up in the bacon onion fat, and then followed the recipe the rest of the way absolutely perfect

Very good. whole family loved it, which never happens

It needed chicken and more sauce.

Wasn't as flavorful as i was expecting, but really good!

I definitely changed up this recipe a bit. I used a whole box of penne, a 24 oz jar of spicy vodka sauce in lieu of the sour cream, and I added a pound of chicken breast. Came out really good

Lovely food but proportions are off, needs more pasta and sour cream

I added sun-dried, tomato and mushrooms. I also added Parmesan cheese to cream up the sauce because it did not thicken as fast as the recipe said it would. Squeezed a little bit of fresh lemon over the top, and it was absolutely delicious!

This wasn’t bad at all, definitely a good option when you’re craving a non traditional pasta sauce. I used cream cheese like others did as I don’t like sour cream and it worked just fine. It looks more like a pasta salad but it tastes great!

Read the notes first, added salt and pepper while cooking. Used a mix of cream cheese and sour cream, good base recipe to play with

I used cream cheese instead of sour cream because I didn’t have any sour cream. Turned out really creamy but I would definitely add salt and pepper to the dish.

I added a little salt to bring out the flavors, but otherwise, it was a great recipe.

Added shredded chicken and some seasonings. It was quick and good!

We added mushrooms, but found it lacking in flavor a bit. Still good, but could use some more seasoning maybe?

Used macaroni instead of penne and added half a yellow pepper in

I don’t love it.

Thanks for all the tips. Made the sauce with creme Fraiche as didn’t have sour cream, adding Cayenne Pepper, lemon juice, salt & black pepper. Also added left over cooked chicken for more protein as I didn’t have the pasta, everyone else did and loved it! I had roast butternut squash with mine & was delicious.

I added some lemon juice and a little bit of jarred Alfredo sauce to the sauce to make it a little thicker and it was delicious! A pasta dish that didn’t weigh us down after eating it.

This was absolutely amazing!

I used whole grain spaghetti noodles instead of the penne and I added in chicken, cayenne pepper & cream cheese to add more filler. It was delicious. I will definitely make it again.

I definitely went off book with this one but it turned out pretty good

The sauce is definitely more of a coating than a sauce but still nice. If you want extra sauce perhaps add cream cheese or something similar.

Loved this. Will make again.

I’ve tried this and it’s absolutely amazing! Next time might have to add less water as the sauce was bit too watery but overall loved it!

I added half and half instead of sour cream and jalapeños. delicious! I have a large bag of broccoli that needs to cook, great recipe.

Followed what another reviewer said and added cooked chicken. This was delicious and made plenty of leftovers for two people, definitely making this again!

Added lots of chicken and it was excellent! Also added pepper flakes and a little hot sauce and ghee!

All of my children liked this. And that's saying something when some of your kids have sensory issues.

Delicious. Followed this recipe and the family enjoyed it as much as I did. Truly only made 3 servings for 3 healthy adults.

I used yellow onion instead of red and green onion instead of chives to use up some ingredients I already had. Recipe didn't call for salt but I suggest a small amount as a lover of salty food

Very tasty dish, colourful and full of flavour 😀 definitely a pasta dish I will cook again

I used whatever pasta i had as i’m a uni student !

My husband loved it but he was the only one

The steps are excessive. I made it more simple Boil the broccoli with the pasta, add cream cheese in the sour cream , drain broccoli and pasta and add sauce and mix. Simple Yum easy

Grilled the bacon, used steamer for Broccoli. Added 2 -3 tblsp of hot water after adding sour cream and parmesan. Would probably use half fat creme fraiche next time.

It's nice but the proportions are off and the directions were confusing. You won't know you messed up until you're two steps down the line and it's asking you for pasta water that you've already thrown away, or telling you to pour sauce on the mixture you've made in the sauce pot, with the sauce.

Cook with less pasta, pre cut everything before cooking, use bigger pan, takes more than 35 minutes

I would suggest if you like meat, double the bacon and make sure it's cripsy. The sauce did not thicken up until we put it all together with the cheese at the end. It wasn't the most seasoned but it was pretty good add extra seasoning to everything. (Forgot to take picture)

In my experience i followed the recipient and got less sauce then I would have liked.

Not bad. The sauce is definitely not creamy. I tried adding some heavy cream hoping it would thicken a little and still no luck. The flavor is decent though. I will most likely make this again but will adjust the ingredients for the sauce.

I would double the sauce.

It was ok, but not great. Calling it "creamy" feels like a bit of a stretch. Definitely make sure the bacon is crispy, or else everything is kind of the same texture. I'd also go easy on the parmesan, as the sauce itself is pretty bland. Next time I will try caramelizing the onions a bit to get some more flavor. Also: don't let the pan sit for a while before washing it, or the old sour cream smells really nasty! :)

Subbed sour cream for cream just as good

Sauce was too thin. Will try adding a little flour next time. Also added some smoky chipotle bouillon and it was great.

I would add a little salt, but other wise tasty 😋

Absolutely delicious and easy to make. Used garlic and herb soft cheese instead of sour cream

Needs more flavor. I added more garlic, oregano, parsley, and pasta water to not make it dry

Use Brussels for broccoli and tempeh for bacon Can replace sour cream with a simple roue

1/4 c onion maybe less Replace sour cream for heavy cream and less pasta water Add salt and pepper

Delicious! Next time I will cook the bacon longer for some crunch and keep it separate until the very end. I also think I'd add some white wine and lemon juice. I added some flour to the sauce to make it thicker, as well as freshly grated parm. Some red pepper flakes add a nice kick. Big hit with all of my kids, except for the picky 8yo who just add the pasta.

I added diced chicken breast to the bacon to cook. It added a little more weight to the meal

Thank you for the recipe. It's so good!🥰

Gluten free if you use gluten free pasta.

I wouldn’t steam the broccoli. Next time would roast broccoli and bacon in air fryer so there’s a crunch to the recipe! added red chili flakes for a kick :)

Absolutely delish!!!!

Needed a little kick so I added some red pepper flakes.

I followed the ingredients but not the cooking method. I fried the onion on the butter first for a few mins then added the garlic. Then added the bacon for a few more mins and let that cook. Then I added the broccoli that was chopped up into small pieces. Gave it a good mix then popped the lid on the frying pan to steam a bit. Then added the grated parmesan and grated sharp cheese (only addition to the ingredients). After that was marked through I added the sour cream and then some pasta water. It didn't need much. Have it a really good mix, added in the chives and the pasta. Mixed it through. Quick, easy and very delicious

Surprisingly not as much flavor as I was anctipating but will definitely try again with different spices. Decent meal though.

Veganized this. Boiled chickpea pasta for 7 minutes, broccoli for 5. Sauteed onion and garlic, then tossed in a sauce of soy milk, nutritional yeast, paprika, salt, and pepper, added a little pasta water. Threw into the sauce pan the drained pasta and broccoli with a cup of frozen peas. Stirred it all up and ate. Quite good, but I made so many changes it's barely fair.

Too bland and boring

Easy to make and great for the baby as well

I added the broccoli to the pasta saucepan, towards the last 5 minutes of cooking rather than cook separately. I also added frozen peas. This meal was ever so easy and a hit with the kids.

Not great, quite bland and tasteless

I used chickpea pasta, Greek yogurt, Pecorino instead of Parmesan, and no bacon. I had to remake the sauce because i added wayyyy too much water. I ended up doing the second sauce measuring by eye and using milk. Besides that one hiccup, this pasta is great and will make it again.

Was perfect , Added a bit of lemon juice too sauce 👌

This was tasty but it needed a little boost of flavour that I just can't put my finger on. Maybe some onion powder or a stronger cheese in addition to the parmesan.

Super easy to make and lots of flavourful! I used Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and still worked out really well!

Absolute poo. Did not take 35 minutes, took 3 hours😡

Fantastic!! I substituted low fat plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. I used rotini because I ordered the wrong pasta through Instacart by accident.

Added mozzarella into the sauce and chicken slices and it was a 10/10. Not necessarily a quick meal but was definitely worth it

This was so good! As the other notes mentioned, I doubled the sauce and added crushed red pepper and black pepper. I also added brussel sprouts, delicious!

With the addition of crushed red pepper, this was super tasty!

Tried this today, it turned out really nice. So nice I forgot to take a photo.

I wasn't sure how thick the sauce was supposed to get... It didn't get too thick before i added it to everything else, and it was perfect.

I've made this recipe using whole wheat pasta and I've also made it using regular pasta. Either way it's delicious!

I thought it might need salt but the bacon gave enough salt Easy to cook and the family liked it will cook again

Lots of flavor! Cut the recipe in half except for the sauce. Hubby likes meat with dinner so I added air fryer chicken thighs and garlic parmesean bread. Will make again.

Polished plates says it all.🤤

Made more sauce then it called for in recipe. Sauted my garlic and onions with the bacon pieces. Steamed the broccoli in a pot on the stove. This would be good to make for a gathering of family or friends.

I added parsley, salt and chicken stock powder. I also browned the bacon and onion together, then threw in the broccoli, then made the sauce with everything in the one pot. Too much transfering for me 😂. Turned out nice!

I had fresh tortellini in the fridge so used that, thus there was a lack of starch in the water. I put some corn starch in. Added spinach. Added celery salt and oregano. Used more sour cream to make more sauce. Lots and lots of black pepper to accompany the sour cream. Enjoyed this one! GF gave it a 10. Loved it.

I added more sour cream so it wasn’t dry. Also added siracha sauce ( about a tablespoon) to give it some zing . Chives didn’t bring much to the flavour but basil could also work

The sauce took a lot longer to cook down than I expected with the total time given for the recipe. Almost a full 15 minute just for that. It was well worth it, though. Will definitely make again. Also, a little extra fresh grated cheese keeps it from being bland.

definitely needed some heat to it, i added crushed red pepper and it was perfect!

it's an easy weeknight dinner. I did double the sauce like previous reviews. I also added mushrooms, an a little goat cheese to make it creamier. I used chickpea pasta which didn't give me the same pasta water. I also used a little red pepper flakes. I'd make again.

I doubled up on the sauce following the other comments. Works nicely with tagliatelle too, and I added mushrooms

it was ok. sauce didn't make enough and wasn't creamy. if I can tweak those this will be a go-to recipe

double sauce