Quick Creamy Pasta Dinner (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta and Salt
01 -
1 tablespoon salt
02 -
12 oz dried pasta
→ Bacon and Aromatics
03 -
½ tablespoon olive oil
04 -
10 strips bacon, chopped
05 -
1 small onion, finely chopped
06 -
2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauce Ingredients
07 -
1½ cups heavy cream
08 -
1½ cups pasta cooking water
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1 cup grated parmesan
→ Seasoning
10 -
Salt and pepper to taste
→ Garnish
11 -
Fresh parsley (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and cook pasta for 2 minutes less than package instructions. Reserve 2½ cups of pasta cooking water before draining.
02 -
Heat olive oil in a frying pan. Cook chopped bacon over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.
03 -
Reduce pan heat and add garlic and onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes until onion is soft, adding extra olive oil if needed.
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Add heavy cream and 1½ cups pasta cooking water to the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in grated parmesan until melted.
05 -
Add cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing gently. Cook 1-2 minutes until pasta is done to your liking. Add more pasta water if sauce becomes too thick. Stir in crispy bacon and season to taste.
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Plate the pasta and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
# Notes:
01 -
Can use any pasta shape, especially long noodles
02 -
Substitute ham or turkey bacon if preferred
03 -
Use freshly grated parmesan for best results