Spaghetti with Bacon and Peas
Elevate your pasta night with this irresistible Spaghetti with Bacon and Peas recipe—a quick and creamy dish bursting with flavor! Perfectly al dente spaghetti is coated in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce, infused with the smoky richness of crispy bacon and the sweetness of tender peas. This 30-minute meal comes together effortlessly with simple ingredients, including garlic, heavy cream, and a hint of olive oil, making it an ideal weeknight dinner option. Topped with freshly chopped parsley for a touch of freshness, this comforting classic is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it with a side of crusty bread and a crisp salad for a complete Italian-inspired dinner!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 150 grams bacon, diced
- 150 grams frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 200 milliliters heavy cream
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced bacon and cook until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the frozen peas and cook for 3-4 minutes, until they are tender and bright green.
Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir well and heat through, about 2 minutes.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper to the sauce. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is creamy.
Return the cooked bacon to the skillet, then add the cooked spaghetti. Toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water, 1-2 tablespoons at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
612 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.8 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.2 g | 91% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 1445 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.3 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.0 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 168 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 294 mg | 6% | |
*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.
