Simple Bacon & Garlic Pasta

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Prep time 5mins
Cook time 15mins
Serves or Makes: 4

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ingredients

  • 15 ounce dried Spaghetti
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tabelspoons ground black pepper
  • 7 ounce bacon
  • Salt to taste

Method

  • Step 1

    Mince garlic and parsley.

  • Step 2

    Cook the Pasta according to package.

  • Step 3

    Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.

  • Step 4

    Meanwhile, cook the bacon until crisp.

  • Step 5

    Add pasta to pan with the bacon.

  • Step 6

    Mix in minced garlic and sauté until it begins to change color.

  • Step 7

    Stir in ground black pepper and red pepper flakes. Mix well.

  • Step 8

    Toss the pasta, mix well and turn off the heat.

  • Step 9

    Add the parmesan cheese and continue stirring until emulsified.

  • Step 10

    Season with salt to taste

  • Step 11

    Top with chopped parsley.

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