Creamy Pasta with Bacon
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Pasta with Bacon recipe, a decadent dish that combines the smoky richness of crispy bacon with a luscious Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for dinner parties or a cozy night in, this recipe uses your favorite pasta—whether it’s fettuccine, spaghetti, or penne—for a versatile and satisfying meal. Sautéed garlic adds aromatic depth, while a blend of heavy cream, butter, and freshly grated Parmesan creates an irresistibly smooth sauce that clings to every strand. Finished with a sprinkling of fresh parsley for a pop of color, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it a go-to option for quick, restaurant-worthy meals at home. Serve it hot and watch it disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g Pasta (such as fettuccine, spaghetti, or penne)
- 200 g Bacon
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tbsp Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, chop the bacon into bite-sized pieces.
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the unsalted butter to the skillet and let it melt. Stir in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing it in the sauce to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, stir in some of the reserved pasta water a little at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
Add the crispy bacon back to the skillet and toss everything together.
Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the pasta with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2904 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 202.0 g | 259% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.6 g | 513% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 580 mg | 193% | |
| Sodium | 5987 mg | 260% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.7 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 123.7 g | 247% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 954 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1229 mg | 26% | |
*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.
