A quick and delicious creamy bacon pasta recipe that can be prepared in just 10 minutes.
Author:Isabella
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Total Time:10 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Pasta
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
8 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Stir in the crispy bacon and mix well.
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and reduce the amount of bacon.
For added flavor, toss in some sautéed spinach or sun-dried tomatoes before serving.