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Bacon Alfredo Pasta
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
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In a pan over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside on a paper towel.
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In the same pan with the bacon fat, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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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.
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Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella cheese until melted and sauce is smooth.
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Add cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water. Toss to coat evenly.
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Chop the crispy bacon and add back into the pan. Mix everything together.
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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.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
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