Description
Creamy Bacon Pasta is a comforting dish combining rich creamy sauce with crispy bacon, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove, crumble, and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until golden and fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer, and stir in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Add cooked pasta and crumbled bacon, tossing until well-coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Use high-quality bacon for the best flavor. Feel free to add veggies or adjust the cream and cheese to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg