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Bacon Pasta

Creamy, cheesy and full of bacon, this Bacon Pasta is a deliciously easy dinnertime recipe the whole family won't be able to resist.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 575kcal
Author: Tornadough Alli

Ingredients

  • ¾ pound spaghetti pasta
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 8 strips bacon diced + more for garnish
  • 1 ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 ¼ cup fresh parmesan cheese shredded + more for garnish
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh ground black pepper to taste + more for garnish
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped for garnish
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

  • Prepare the spaghetti al dente according to the package directions. Drain, then mix in olive oil to prevent sticking.
  • Cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, then remove bacon from skillet, reserving 2 tablespoons bacon fat in skillet.
  • Add butter to skillet over medium-low heat and cook until melted.
  • Add garlic and cook for about a minute.
  • Gently stir in heavy whipping cream, bring to a simmer, then simmer for 4 minutes, stirring often, until beginning to thicken.
  • Mix in parmesan, bacon, salt, and pepper and allow to simmer for an additional 3 minutes, or until cheese is melted completely and sauce is smooth.
  • Mix in prepared spaghetti, top with extra bacon, fresh parsley, ground black pepper, additional shredded Parmesan and red pepper flakes (if using), then serve.

Notes

  1. Make sure to leave some bacon grease in the pan when you add your butter.
  2. Use salt sparingly since there is already salt in the bacon and cheese.
  3. You can use dried parsley but add it in when you add the bacon back in.
  4. Other pasta can be used, see above on how to do that.
  5. We do not recommend freezing this recipe.
  6. Easily double this recipe to serve more people.
  7. Add in some peas, mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for a heartier element.
  8. If you want a little heat to this, top with some red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 575kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 503mg | Potassium: 207mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1.201IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 1mg