Bacon Spaghetti Recipe
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of our bacon spaghetti recipe and savor the perfect marriage of smoky bacon and creamy pasta goodness!
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4 strips bacon
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp parsley fresh
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Finely chop your fresh parsley and garlic. Set aside. Cook uncooked spaghetti according to package directions but reduce cooking time by 1 minute. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water. While spaghetti is cooking, heat up a large skillet. Add in bacon once pan is hot. Cook bacon til you have a texture that you prefer. Place bacon on paper towel lined plate. Once cooled, chop bacon into small pieces. Reserve about 1 1/2 tbsp of bacon fat in that same skillet.
- Heat setting for skillet should be between low and medium heat. Sauté minced garlic in the bacon fat until they start turning brown. Add heavy cream and sour cream to the same skillet. Stir until sauce is smooth. Add in black pepper, chili flakes and Italian seasoning. Stir in the parmesan and add in parsley. Next, add in bacon. Now that the bacon is in the sauce, add salt to taste.
- Add in reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time to thin out the sauce. Add til you achieve desired consistency. Add in cooked spaghetti and gently incorporate into the sauce with tongs. Top off with a bit of fresh parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy!