Creamy Bacon Pasta
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this rich and creamy bacon pasta, where crispy bacon meets a luscious Parmesan sauce for an irresistibly delicious bite!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta uncooked
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Keep about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet. Once cooled, chop bacon into pieces.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and add minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing it to warm and slightly bubble.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat it in the creamy sauce.
- If the sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Stir the crispy bacon back into the pasta.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. (optional) Sprinkle with chopped parsley.