Easy 20-min. Creamy Rose Bacon Udon
Chewy udon noodles in a delicious creamy tomato sauce with bacon, tomatoes, onions and garlic! This easy 20-minute creamy rose bacon udon is made with simple ingredients. A great main or meal for all the udon-lovers!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lb udon noodles (frozen kind, or see below Notes for substitutes)
- 1/2 lb bacon (chopped into 1-inch pieces, or see below Notes for substitutes)
- 1 1/2 cups tomatoes (chopped into wedges (ideally vine, roma or plum tomatoes))
- 1/2 small onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream (or see below Notes for substitutes)
- 3 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
- salt (to taste)
- black pepper (to taste)
- Parmigiano Reggiano (freshly grated for optional garnish, or see below Notes for substitutes)
- Dried Parsley flakes (optional garnish)
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, soak udon noodles in boiling water for about 30 seconds or just until loosened. Strain and set aside.
- 2
Heat a large pan on medium heat, fry bacon until cooked and slightly browned on the edges, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer the cooked bacon to a plate, draining off any excess grease. Leave about 1 teaspoon of bacon grease in the pan and discard the rest.
- 3
Sauté garlic and onions until slightly softened, about 1 minute. Add chopped tomatoes and fry until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Add marinara sauce and heavy cream and mix until combined. Let the sauce naturally come to a boil on medium heat to slightly thicken.
- 5
Add udon and bacon; toss to coat evenly. Transfer to a large serving plate.
- 6
Garnish with Parmigiano and dried parsley as needed. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Enjoy!