Bacon Cheddar Cream Pasta

Name: Bacon Cheddar Cream Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italy
Ingredients: 200 g of spaghetti; 80 g of bacon (in strips); 150 ml of heavy cream (heavy (30% fat)); 50 g of cheddar (shredded); 2 garlic cloves (chopped); 1 pinch of salt; 1 pinch of pepper; 10 g of parsley (fresh, chopped)

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A creamy, comforting pasta dish pairing the smoky flavor of crispy bacon with the richness of melted cheddar, all coated in a velvety sauce.

Total time: 25 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €1.25

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 8

servings

Estimated cost €5.00

For the garnish

2 ¾ tbsp parsleyfresh, choppedto taste

Equipment

Skilletfor the sauce
Cheese grater
Large saucepanfor the pasta

Instructions

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Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water, following the package instructions. Drain them, keeping a small amount of the cooking water.

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon strips and brown them until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside on paper towels.
In the same skillet, without adding any fat if the bacon has rendered enough, sauté the chopped garlic cloves for about a minute, until fragrant.
Pour the cream into the skillet and heat gently. Add the shredded cheddar and stir until completely melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the creamy sauce. Fold in the crispy bacon. Toss well to coat all the pasta. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta cooking water.
Serve the pasta immediately. Garnish with chopped parsley before digging in.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

447kcal

Protein15 g14%
Carbs37 g34%
Fat25 g52%
Fiber2 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For an even richer sauce, you can add a splash of the pasta cooking water to the cream. Serve immediately to enjoy the velvety texture.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Not recommended

Not advised. The pasta turns mushy and the cream-based sauce may separate or become grainy.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 2 to 3 days max in an airtight container in the fridge. The pasta texture may soften and the sauce may thicken.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Can be made the day before. Store chilled in an airtight container.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Reheat in a saucepan over low heat, stirring, adding a splash of water or milk to loosen the sauce. Microwave possible, 2-3 minutes at medium power, stirring.

Variations

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Add a little pasta cooking water if the sauce is too thick.
Serve immediately.

Mistakes to avoid

Forgetting to save some pasta cooking water.
Not browning the bacon: it should be crispy.
Boiling the cream: heat it gently.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make the cheddar sauce?

Sauté the garlic for one minute in the skillet, pour in the cream and heat gently, then add the shredded cheddar and stir until completely melted and the sauce is smooth.

How do you cook the bacon?

Heat the olive oil over medium heat, add the bacon strips and brown them until crispy, then remove them from the skillet before making the sauce.

Why save the cooking water?

Drain the spaghetti, keeping a small amount of cooking water: if the sauce is too thick once the pasta is coated, a few spoonfuls of water loosen it without thinning it out.

How do you serve this pasta?

Toss the spaghetti well with the sauce and bacon to coat all the pasta, then serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley, to enjoy the creamy sauce piping hot.