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This Bacon Alfredo Pasta is a creamy, savory comfort dish that takes the classic Alfredo to the next level. Crispy bacon adds salty depth and crunch, while the garlic-infused cream sauce provides rich flavor with every bite. The sauce, made with heavy cream, Parmesan, and mozzarella, coats each strand of pasta perfectly. Seasoned with a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, this dish is both indulgent and easy to prepare. It’s everything you want in a weeknight pasta—quick, flavorful, and loaded with cheesy, bacon-filled goodness.

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Bacon Alfredo Pasta

Ingredients

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Milk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

1
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
2
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In a pan over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside on a paper towel.
3
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In the same pan with the bacon fat, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4
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Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
6
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Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella cheese until melted and sauce is smooth.
7
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Add cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water. Toss to coat evenly.
8
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Chop the crispy bacon and add back into the pan. Mix everything together.
9
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Serve hot, topped with extra Parmesan if desired.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Bacon Crisp Mastery 🥓
    Cook bacon in a cold pan and gradually increase heat to render fat slowly, ensuring maximum crispiness without burning.
  • Pasta Water Magic 💧
    Always reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining - it's the secret to creating a silky, emulsified Alfredo sauce that clings perfectly to the pasta.
  • Cheese Melting Technique 🧀
    Remove the sauce from direct heat before adding cheese and stir gradually to prevent breaking or becoming grainy, ensuring a smooth, creamy texture.
  • Garlic Infusion Hack 🧄
    Crush garlic cloves and let them sit for 10 minutes before cooking to maximize their flavor-enhancing enzymes and create a more complex taste profile.
  • Bacon Fat Flavor Bomb 🔥
    After crisping bacon, use the remaining bacon fat in the pan as a flavor base for your Alfredo sauce, adding an extra layer of rich, smoky depth.

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