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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (243g) Recipe makes 1 servings
Calories 859
Calories from Fat 598		(69%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 66.5g	102%
	Saturated Fat 35.0g	174%
	Monounsaturated Fat 21.9g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 180mg		60%
Sodium 686mg		28%
Potassium 447mg		12%
Total Carbohydrate 51.5g		17%
	Dietary Fiber 7.3g	29%
	Sugars 1.2g
Protein 16.8g		33%
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Penne Alfredo for One

Recipe #175088 | 10 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: JamiLeigh
Jun 27, 2006

Here’s a recipe for all my single friends out there. Just because you’re cooking for one doesn’t mean you can’t indulge every now and again. You'll love this creamy sauce and it's fresh Italian appeal.

SERVES 1 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

2 ounces penne pasta (I like Dreamfields)
1 tablespoon butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1 green onion, minced
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/8 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (or a little more, about a small handful)
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 slices bacon (fully cooked and crumbled)
2 basil leaves (cut into tiny ribbons)
1/16 cup diced roma tomato ((to taste)

Directions

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Cook pasta according to package instructions.
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Meanwhile:.
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In a very small sauce pan melt butter over low heat.
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Add in garlic and onion, sauté till soft.
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Pour in cream, bring to slow boil stirring continuously for 2 minutes.
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Reduce heat to low and add Parmesan, stir till melted inches.
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Add Nutmeg and bacon. Stir.
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Add Pasta to sauce toss till covered.
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Right before serving toss in basil and garnish with the diced roma tomatoes.
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WhaLaa, Delish! Add the remaining diced tomato to a nice green salad and enjoy.