Creamy Bacon Pasta (Printable Recipe Version)
Silky pasta with crispy bacon all tossed in a dreamy Parmesan cream. Comfy and rich.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Base
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8 strips bacon, cut up
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340g (12 ounces) pasta like spaghetti, penne, or rigatoni
→ Sauce
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120ml (1/2 cup) chicken broth
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100g (1 cup) Parmesan, grated
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4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons butter
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240ml (1 cup) heavy cream
→ Seasonings
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A handful of fresh parsley, chopped (15g, about 1/4 cup)
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Red pepper flakes, as much as you like
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Black pepper, about 1/2 teaspoon
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Salt to your liking
# Steps to Make It:
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Toss bacon and noodles into the creamy sauce. Swirl around to coat. Splash in pasta water if things look dry. Sprinkle with parsley and taste to see if more seasoning is needed.
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Drop butter in pan and warm up garlic for a bit. Mix in broth and cream. When it starts to bubble, pour in the Parmesan and stir till it's smooth.
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Get bacon cooking over medium heat until it gets crunchy, about 5-7 minutes. Scoop it out and pour off all but a couple spoonfuls of the bacon grease.
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Boil pasta until barely tender. Before draining, scoop out a cup of the hot pasta water to save for later.
# Extra Information:
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Toss in peas, mushrooms, or your favorite veggies if you want
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Add more red pepper flakes if you like extra heat
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Leftovers last in the fridge up to 3 days