Description
A comforting creamy bacon pasta dish that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 4 oz bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Add garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir until combined.
- Add Parmesan cheese and mix until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and mix well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Substitute turkey bacon for a healthier option.
- Add vegetables like peas or spinach for extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: creamy bacon pasta, easy pasta recipe, comfort food