Description
Bacon Pasta is a creamy, indulgent dish that perfectly combines crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, and a rich tomato cream sauce. Ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or entertaining friends, this recipe is quick to prepare and will satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
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- 5 slices bacon
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 8 oz spaghetti
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over low heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, reserving 1 tablespoon of drippings.
- Sauté minced garlic in the reserved drippings until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
- Add remaining broth, tomato paste, seasonings, and heavy cream to create the sauce.
- Simmer with cherry tomatoes and room temperature cream cheese until combined.
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain one minute early.
- Toss pasta into the sauce using kitchen tongs, allowing it to absorb flavors.
- Serve garnished with chopped bacon and parsley.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg