Creamy Bacon Pasta

Corn and bacon are simmered with spaghetti in a cream sauce and topped with pea shoots in this tasty weeknight meal that's easy to make.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 23 mins
• Total Time: 33 mins
• Calories: 716 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 4 quarts water
• 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
• 2 cups fresh corn
• 1 (1 pound) package bacon, chopped
• 1 bunch pea shoots (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine water and 2 teaspoons salt in a large pot; cover and bring to a boil. Add spaghetti; cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat; cook and stir bacon until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add corn and cook for 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer; season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Mix drained pasta into cream mixture; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Transfer pasta mixture to bowls and top with pea shoots.