Crispy bacon, garlic, and linguine tossed with a silky starchy sauce. No cream required. Ready in 25 minutes.
# What to Use:
→ Pasta
01 - 14 oz linguine
02 - Salt for pasta water
→ Bacon & Sauce
03 - 7 oz bacon, diced
04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
05 - 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
06 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
08 - 1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water
→ Finishing Touches
09 - 1.5 oz grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
11 - Lemon zest from 1/2 lemon (optional)
# How to Prepare:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy and golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
03 - Reduce heat to low. Add chopped garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
04 - Add drained linguine to the skillet with bacon. Pour in 1/4 cup reserved pasta water and toss thoroughly to coat. Add more water as needed to create a creamy, glossy sauce.
05 - Remove from heat. Add grated Parmesan and toss until melted and sauce becomes silky. Stir in chopped parsley and lemon zest if desired.
06 - Serve immediately, topped with extra Parmesan and additional cracked black pepper.
