Creamy Bacon Noodles
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Creamy Bacon Noodles, a quick and satisfying pasta dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or impromptu gatherings. This recipe combines al dente noodles with crispy, savory bacon and a luscious garlic-infused Parmesan cream sauce. The secret to its irresistible texture lies in reserving a bit of pasta water to perfectly marry the silky sauce to the noodles. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, Creamy Bacon Noodles is the ultimate comfort food recipe for busy home cooks craving a decadent treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Dry noodles (spaghetti, fettuccine, or tagliatelle)
- 8 oz Bacon, diced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 3 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
- 4 quarts Water
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 tsp of salt and 1 tbsp of olive oil.
Cook the noodles in the boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels.
Drain excess bacon grease from the skillet, leaving about 1 tbsp behind.
Add 2 tbsp of unsalted butter to the skillet, followed by the minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Pour 1 cup of heavy cream into the skillet and stir. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to slightly thicken.
Stir in 3 oz of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated into the cream sauce.
Return the cooked noodles and crispy bacon to the skillet, tossing them gently to coat in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Season with 0.5 tsp of black pepper and adjust salt to taste.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3972 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 243.9 g | 313% | |
| Saturated Fat | 114.0 g | 570% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 636 mg | 212% | |
| Sodium | 7920 mg | 344% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 261.6 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 162.9 g | 326% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1282 mg | 99% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2095 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
