Cream Spaghetti with Bacon: A Cozy Comfort Dish You’ll Love

Cream Spaghetti with Bacon is a comforting dish that combines crispy bacon, creamy sauce, and al dente spaghetti, perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 650

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

8 ounces spaghetti Choose your favorite pasta shape.

For the Sauce

6 slices chopped bacon Use thick-cut bacon for best flavor.
2 tablespoons unsalted butter Adds richness to the sauce.
3 cloves minced garlic Fresh garlic heightens flavor.
1 cup heavy cream Essential for creamy texture.
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Use freshly grated for best taste.
Salt To taste
Black pepper To taste
Red pepper flakes Optional, for a kick.
Fresh parsley For garnish.

Equipment

Large Pot
skillet
Colander
Serving plates

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Add butter to the same skillet. Sauté minced garlic in the residual bacon fat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth, season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Combine spaghetti and bacon in the sauce, toss to coat. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
Transfer to serving plates and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Reserve pasta water before draining to help with sauce consistency. Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.

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