Bacon Pasta Recipes
Bacon Pasta Recipes
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Bacon Pasta Recipes
This easy and delicious bacon pasta recipe combines crispy bacon with al dente pasta and a creamy sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal, this dish will become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine
- 6 slices of bacon, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. - Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and drain on paper towels, leaving some drippings in the pan. - Sauté Garlic
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. - Make the Sauce
Lower the heat and add the heavy cream to the skillet. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Allow the sauce to simmer for 3-5 minutes, until slightly thickened. - Combine
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce. Add the crispy bacon and mix well. - Serve
Plate the pasta and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy your delicious bacon pasta.
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Bacon Pasta Recipes
This Bacon Pasta Recipes combines crispy bacon with al dente pasta and a creamy sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal, this dish will become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine
- 6 slices of bacon chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and drain on paper towels, leaving some drippings in the pan.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: Lower the heat and add the heavy cream to the skillet. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Allow the sauce to simmer for 3-5 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce. Add the crispy bacon and mix well.
- Serve: Plate the pasta and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy your delicious bacon pasta
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add vegetables like peas or spinach for added nutrition.
- This dish is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
