Fettuccine with Bacon
A classic and comforting fettuccine dish with crispy bacon in a rich, creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 6 oz bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1.75 cups milk preferably 1%
- 4 oz cream cheese diced into cubes, light or regular
- 1.5 oz parmesan cheese finely shredded, plus more for serving
- 3 Tbsp heavy cream
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground, to taste
- 0.25 tsp salt to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 0.25 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet or pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and flour, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook, whisking vigorously, until the mixture begins to thicken. Add the cream cheese and parmesan cheese, and whisk until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to thin it out.
- Add the cooked fettuccine and crumbled bacon to the sauce. Toss to combine. Serve warm, topped with additional parmesan cheese and pepper, if desired.
Notes
This recipe is a quick and satisfying weeknight meal. Feel free to add a side salad or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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