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    Creamy Bacon Spaghetti

    Published: Apr 1, 2016 / Updated: Oct 4, 2020 / 29 Comments

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    Creamy bacon spaghetti is decadent and delicious, and it's ready in only 30 minutes! Treat yourself.

    teal bowl of creamy bacon spaghetti with a fork

    If you love pasta and bacon, let me introduce you to your new favorite dish. This pasta isn't healthy at all, but it's not as bad for you as it could be. Really.

    Garlic could possibly pass as a vegetable. Parmesan cheese and cream have calcium. And look... I sprinkled it with some green stuff, see?

    It's also super easy to make and uses minimal ingredients. Let the bacon shine.

    close-up of creamy bacon spaghetti with a fork

    This recipe is easily doubled if you're feeding more than a couple of hungry people.

    Go on. You know you want to make this 🙂

    Love bacon? Try these recipes:

    • Bacon Cream Cheese Tortellini
    • Creamy Bacon Chicken
    • Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
    • Easy Creamy Bacon Tomato Pasta
    • Bacon Ranch Mashed Potatoes
    • Chicken Bacon Spinach Pasta

    creamy bacon spaghetti in a bowl with a fork and parsley garnish

    Do you want some creamy bacon spaghetti? I do.

    Questions? Leave me a comment below.

    close-up of creamy bacon spaghetti on a fork

    Creamy Bacon Spaghetti

    A decadent bacon spaghetti dish.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
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    Ingredients
     

    • 4 ounces uncooked spaghetti
    • 5 strips bacon
    • 1 large clove garlic minced
    • 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
    • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
    • Fresh parsley chopped, to taste
    • Salt & pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • In a large pot of salted water, cook spaghetti according to package directions.
    • Meanwhile, chop bacon into small pieces (I use kitchen shears to make the job easier) and place into a frying pan. Cook on medium-medium high heat, stirring often, until crispy.
    • While the bacon is cooking, grate your cheese and chop the parsley.
    • When the bacon is crispy, remove the pan from the heat and mince the garlic into the frying pan. Stir. That way, the garlic will be cooked since the pan won't cool right away, but the garlic won't burn, and some garlic flavor will be infused into the bacon.
    • Once the spaghetti is al dente, drain it, and then return it to the pot it was cooked in. Instead of turning the heat off, reduce it to medium heat.
    • Return the pot to the stove and add in the parmesan and cream. Add the bacon to the pot, being careful to leave most of the bacon fat in the frying pan.
    • Mix the spaghetti with the cream, cheese, and bacon, and then serve immediately with a sprinkling of chopped parsley and salt and pepper if desired.
    Keyword creamy bacon spaghetti
    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. Kim Steeber says

      May 6, 2023 at 9:51 AM

      Tried this in May 2020 and it quickly went into our family favorite rotation! Thanks for this tasty winner winner dinner!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        May 6, 2023 at 10:54 AM

        You're very welcome, Kim!! 🙂 Glad it's a family fave!

        Reply
    2. Anne says

      October 4, 2020 at 11:10 AM

      I don't have a grater! Can I use a grated parmesan cheese in a jar? Same question for your chicken Caesar salad. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 4, 2020 at 2:03 PM

        You can (when you say jar do you mean the powdered stuff? I'd probably avoid that if possible, but the pre-grated stuff from a grocery store will do), but I recommend buying a grater one day... it really is soo much better tasting when you grate it yourself. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Megan says

      February 9, 2020 at 10:46 PM

      Could you use a can (or 2) of cream of bacon and add fresh bacon as well instead of the whipping cream? I have a few cans and not many ideas on how to use them! hahaha I need help with ideas!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 10, 2020 at 9:10 AM

        You mean cream of bacon soup? I think that should probably work. I admit I don't really cook with "cream of" soups, but you could probably make something yummy out of it for sure!

        Reply
    4. Shantel says

      October 12, 2019 at 11:24 AM

      Excellent Dish! Made it for Lunch lol!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 12, 2019 at 12:07 PM

        Excellent!! So happy you enjoyed it! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Leivinlaudalla says

      April 27, 2016 at 12:21 AM

      I must try this!

      Reply
    6. Herverth says

      April 25, 2016 at 2:04 PM

      Thanks Natasha I will cook this special dish
      I can not wait to taste looks soo yomme

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 25, 2016 at 2:05 PM

        You're welcome!

        Reply
    7. Amanda says

      April 3, 2016 at 7:52 PM

      Yum, yum, yum! I just need to get a few ingredients and I will be having this for dinner one night this week! I definitely have this bookmarked.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 3, 2016 at 8:00 PM

        That's great! I hope you enjoy it!!

        Reply
    8. beth kelley says

      April 3, 2016 at 6:37 PM

      This is a much do dish! Your recipes are great!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 3, 2016 at 7:03 PM

        Thank you!!

        Reply
    9. Allie | In This Kitchen says

      April 2, 2016 at 1:19 PM

      Yes! I also just discovered the wonderful world of bacon in pasta and I love it. The styling is gorgeous here too!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 2, 2016 at 1:42 PM

        Thanks Allie!! You can't go wrong with bacon ?

        Reply
    10. Meghan | Fox and Briar says

      April 1, 2016 at 5:39 PM

      This looks so so good. I mean, bacon and pasta, i don't know what could be better! Also loving your photos!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 1, 2016 at 6:31 PM

        Thank you!!

        Reply
    11. Marissa says

      April 1, 2016 at 4:38 PM

      This is SO my kind of comfort food, Natasha. Mouthwatering...and so easy! (love to see you in that top row on FoodGawker too, my friend! xo)

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 1, 2016 at 4:45 PM

        Aw thanks Marissa!!

        Reply
    12. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      April 1, 2016 at 4:28 PM

      This pasta looks incredible! Delicious comfort food.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 1, 2016 at 4:31 PM

        Thank you Thalia!! ?

        Reply
    13. Gloria says

      April 1, 2016 at 2:27 PM

      This is right up my guys' dinner alley... has all the food groups for the perfect meal! 😉

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 2, 2016 at 9:32 PM

        Haha I have to agree with him!!

        Reply
    14. Joan M Harrington says

      April 1, 2016 at 12:44 PM

      Yum! Looks amazing Natasha! Will definately have to make 🙂 Great share!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 1, 2016 at 1:48 PM

        Thank you Joan 🙂 let me know if you like it!

        Reply
    15. Alexandria says

      April 1, 2016 at 8:08 AM

      That looks utterly amazing! Great job! Now excuse me while I g mop up my drool...

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 1, 2016 at 8:19 AM

        Haha thanks Alexandria 🙂

        Reply

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