Craving a quick, mouthwatering pasta dish that'll make your taste buds dance? Get ready to transform your ordinary dinner into a restaurant-worthy experience with this irresistible Angel Hair Pasta with Bacon Garlic recipe! In just 25 minutes, you'll create a culinary masterpiece that combines the crispy, salty goodness of bacon with delicate angel hair pasta and a burst of garlic flavor that'll have everyone at the table begging for seconds.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz angel hair pasta
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- While water is heating, place chopped bacon in a large cold skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bacon becomes crisp and golden brown, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon pieces and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
- Add minced garlic to the bacon fat and sauté for 30-45 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add angel hair pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, typically 3-4 minutes, until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
- Drain pasta and immediately transfer to the skillet with garlic, tossing to coat the pasta with the bacon fat and garlic.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes, add crispy bacon pieces, chopped parsley, and grated Parmesan cheese. Toss everything together.
- If the pasta seems dry, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a light sauce.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan and parsley if desired.
Tips
- • Use room temperature bacon for more even cooking and crispy results • Always reserve some pasta water - it's liquid gold for creating a silky sauce • Don't overcook the angel hair pasta; it only needs 3-4 minutes to reach perfect al dente texture • Sauté garlic quickly to prevent burning and maintain its sweet, aromatic flavor • For extra richness, use thick-cut bacon • Grate your Parmesan cheese fresh for maximum flavor impact • If you like extra heat, don't be shy with those red pepper flakes • Serve immediately for the best texture and temperature
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
