Looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish to whip up for dinner tonight? Look no further than this creamy garlic and bacon penne recipe! With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a restaurant-quality meal on the table in no time.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Add the minced garlic to the bacon fat in the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Return the cooked penne pasta to the pot and pour the creamy garlic sauce over the top. Toss to coat the pasta evenly.
- Add the crispy bacon and chopped fresh parsley to the pot and stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot and enjoy!
