Description
Cream Spaghetti with Bacon is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for satisfying your cravings and impressing your guests. This rich and creamy pasta dish features crispy bacon, garlic, and a velvety sauce that comes together in just 25 minutes. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it’s a simple yet indulgent meal that delivers on flavor and satisfaction. With minimal ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can enjoy a delightful bowl of Cream Spaghetti with Bacon in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook spaghetti until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy (approx. 5-7 minutes), then drain excess fat.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add heavy cream to the skillet, simmer, and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine cooked spaghetti with the sauce and bacon, adding reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg