Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Bacon Pasta recipe. Perfectly cooked bacon, cherry tomatoes, and a luscious cream sauce come together to create a dish that’s both comforting and satisfying.
Ingredients
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Seasoning
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pinch cayenne (optional)
Pasta
- 5 slices bacon
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 Tablespoons cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 8 oz spaghetti
- Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bacon: Cook the bacon slowly over low heat until crispy on each side. Remove and set aside on a paper towel lined plate. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon drippings.
- Sear garlic: Add reserved bacon drippings to the pan along with the garlic over medium heat. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth.
- Prepare sauce: Add tomato paste, seasonings, and heavy cream. Simmer, then add cherry tomatoes and cream cheese. Adjust seasoning.
- Cook pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until almost done. Finish pasta in sauce with Parmesan cheese.
- Combine: Toss pasta in sauce until well coated. Let it cook briefly to thicken. Serve garnished with bacon and parsley.
Notes
- Be cautious with salt as bacon and Parmesan are salty.
- Adjust spice levels to suit your preference.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 625 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
