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Marry Me Bacon Pasta
Instructions
1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
2
In a large pan over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside on a paper towel.
3
Add diced onion to the bacon fat and cook until translucent. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté until garlic is fragrant.
4
Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and stir.
5
Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried parsley.
6
Stir in Parmesan cheese, spinach, and chopped bacon. Mix until well combined and cheese is melted.
7
Add cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water. Toss until sauce is creamy and coats the pasta.
8
Top with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley before serving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Render Bacon Perfectly for Maximum Crunch 🥓Cook bacon slowly over medium heat until it's deeply golden and crispy, then drain on paper towels; reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon fat to sauté your garlic and onions for unmatched depth of flavor.
- Use Reserved Pasta Water as Your Secret Sauce Thickener 💧The starchy pasta water is crucial for emulsifying the cream and broth into a silky sauce; add it gradually while stirring to achieve the perfect consistency without needing extra cream.
- Bloom Your Spice Blend in Fat First 🌶️Toast the paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in the bacon fat for 30 seconds before adding aromatics to unlock their full flavor potential and prevent raw, dusty spice notes.
- Add Spinach at the Perfect Moment 🥬Stir in spinach just before serving so it wilts gently from residual heat while retaining its vibrant color and nutrients, rather than overcooking it in the hot sauce.
- Finish with Cold Parmesan Off-Heat 🧀Remove the pan from heat before adding grated Parmesan so the cheese melts smoothly into the sauce without clumping; add fresh parsley at this final moment for bright, fresh aromatics.
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