Marry Me Bacon Pasta

This Marry Me Bacon Pasta is everything you love about the iconic 'marry me chicken'—creamy, rich, savory—but with crispy, golden bacon. Pasta is tossed in a decadent sauce made with garlic, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, and chicken broth, then seasoned with a blend of spices and finished with chopped spinach and parsley. A generous amount of Parmesan brings it all together, while the bacon adds the perfect salty crunch. This dish is comforting, flavorful, and guaranteed to impress—whether it’s date night or just a cozy dinner at home.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Category: Pasta

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 3 bowls

Calories: 895 kcal per serving

Ingredients

½ pound - pasta
6 slices - bacon
1 - onion
3 cloves - garlic
3 ounce - sun-dried tomatoes
1 cup - heavy cream
½ cup - chicken broth
½ teaspoon - salt
¼ teaspoon - black pepper
½ teaspoon - garlic powder
½ teaspoon - onion powder
¼ teaspoon - paprika
½ teaspoon - dried parsley
1 cup - Parmesan cheese
½ cup - spinach
1 tablespoon - fresh parsley
⅛ - Reserved pasta water

Instructions

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
In a large pan over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside on a paper towel.
Add diced onion to the bacon fat and cook until translucent. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté until garlic is fragrant.
Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and stir.
Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried parsley.
Stir in Parmesan cheese, spinach, and chopped bacon. Mix until well combined and cheese is melted.
Add cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water. Toss until sauce is creamy and coats the pasta.
Top with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley before serving.