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Pasta Cremosa con Bacon
A quick and delicious creamy pasta with bacon recipe, perfect for a 15-minute dinner when you crave something rich and easy. This easy-to-follow recipe combines crispy bacon with a rich, velvety sauce and perfectly cooked pasta for a comforting meal.
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#Creamy
#Bacon
#Easy Dinner
#Quick Meal
#Italian
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Sizzling Bacon in the Pan
Recipe Information
5m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
15m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Italian-Inspired
Spanish
Nutrition (per serving)
600
Calories
25g
Protein
50g
Carbs
35g
Fat
Creamy Sauce Mixture
Ingredients
Servings: 2
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Pasta and Bacon being Combined
Instructions
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- Bring a pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.8m
Preview8mPreviewBring a pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water. - While the pasta is cooking, cut the bacon into small pieces. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the bacon. Fry until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the crispy bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.5mPreview5mPreviewWhile the pasta is cooking, cut the bacon into small pieces. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the bacon. Fry until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the crispy bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg yolk, grated Parmesan cheese, a pinch of salt, and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper until well combined.2mPreview2mPreviewIn a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg yolk, grated Parmesan cheese, a pinch of salt, and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
- Return the skillet with bacon fat to medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and sautรฉ for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Add the drained pasta and the reserved crispy bacon to the skillet. Pour in the creamy sauce mixture and toss everything together thoroughly. If the sauce seems too thick, add a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.3mPreview3mPreviewReturn the skillet with bacon fat to medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and sautรฉ for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Add the drained pasta and the reserved crispy bacon to the skillet. Pour in the creamy sauce mixture and toss everything together thoroughly. If the sauce seems too thick, add a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Serve the creamy bacon pasta immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and an additional sprinkle of black pepper, if desired. Enjoy!1m
Preview1mPreviewServe the creamy bacon pasta immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and an additional sprinkle of black pepper, if desired. Enjoy!
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