Spaghetti in creamy sauce with pesto and bacon

2 servings

20 minutes

Spaghetti in creamy sauce with pesto and bacon is a refined blend of traditional Italian cuisine and rich flavors. Thin strands of pasta soaked in delicate creamy sauce with hints of aromatic pesto are perfectly complemented by crispy bacon. Pesto, born in sunny Genoa, adds the freshness of basil and the depth of parmesan to the dish. Each ingredient plays its role: spaghetti absorbs the richness of cream, bacon adds texture and a salty note, while parmesan and black pepper complete the flavor symphony. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or an exquisite lunch with a glass of white wine. The simplicity of preparation makes it accessible even for beginners, while its rich taste will make you return to it again and again.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 781.1
• Proteins: 23.1g
• Fats: 38.3g
• Carbohydrates: 84g

Ingredients

• Spaghetti made from durum wheat: 225 g
• Cream 20%: 175 ml
• Grated Parmesan cheese: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
• Bacon: 75 g
• Pesto: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Boil the spaghetti in lightly salted water. There's no need to add too much salt, as the bacon is salty enough.

   Required ingredients:

   • Spaghetti made from durum wheat: 225 g
   • Salt:  to taste

2. At this time, chop the bacon finely and fry it over low heat. No oil is needed for frying.

   Required ingredients:

   • Bacon: 75 g

3. Once the bacon is browned, add cream and pesto. Mix everything and leave it on the lowest heat for the cream to thicken slightly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream 20%: 175 ml
   • Pesto: 1 teaspoon

4. Boil the spaghetti according to the package instructions, drain the water, and place it on a plate.

5. Add the prepared sauce to the spaghetti, sprinkle with parmesan and black pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Grated Parmesan cheese:  to taste
   • Freshly ground black pepper:  to taste