Easy Chicken Parmigiana
Crispy crumbed chicken baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella, served with spaghetti for an easy weeknight dinner.
Simple Creamy Bacon Pasta
Simple Creamy Bacon Pasta is a dependable comfort-food dinner that comes together quickly without sacrificing flavour. Crispy bacon, soft onion and garlic form a savoury base, while cream and Parmesan create a smooth sauce that clings to every strand of pasta. The result is rich but balanced, with enough depth for a family meal and enough simplicity for a busy weeknight.
A little reserved pasta water helps the sauce stay glossy and light rather than heavy. Finish with cracked black pepper and extra Parmesan, then serve straight away while hot and creamy. Pair it with a crisp salad or steamed greens to round out the plate.
Method
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- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then reserve a little pasta water and drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan and cook the bacon until crisp.
- Add onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened, then stir in garlic for 1 minute.
- Lower the heat and add the cream, stirring gently until just simmering.
- Stir in the Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Add the drained pasta and toss to coat, loosening with a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.
- Season with sea salt, black pepper and a little lemon juice if using.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and optional chopped parsley.
Ingredients
- Black Pepper freshly ground, to taste
- 350 g Pasta
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice optional
- small handful Parsley chopped, optional
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 200 g Bacon diced
- 1 Onion finely chopped
- Sea Salt, to taste
- 80 g Parmesan grated, plus extra to serve
- 250 ml Double cream
- 2 Garlic Cloves minced
Notes
Use pasta water to adjust sauce consistency without diluting flavour.
Add chilli flakes if you want a little heat.
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