Spaghetti with Bacon

Spaghetti and bacon is simply flavored with garlic and Italian parsley in this quick and easy pasta dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 399 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
• 8 slices bacon, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.5 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in spaghetti and return to a boil. Cook spaghettii uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in bacon; cook until begins to shrink, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; continue cooking and stirring until garlic softened, and bacon crisp, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Toss spaghetti with bacon, oil, and parsley to coat; serve.