
About
The spaghetti in this Cream Cheese Spaghetti is of course tender and wonderful, but it's not the real star. No ma'am, that would be the sauce. Oh, what a sauce! Creamy, tangy, savory, and loaded with bacon and cheese... it's what makes Cream Cheese Spaghetti such a delectable and desirable dish any day of the week! Dig in and find out why it's so easy to love!
Ingredients
- 5 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, optional, diced, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 -In a large nonstick skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5-8 minutes.
Step 2 -Transfer the bacon from the pan. Drain the fat from the skillet and wipe it clean.
Step 3 -Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil.
Step 4 -Add the spaghetti and cook to al dente, according to the package directions.
Step 5 -Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, and then drain the spaghetti.
Step 6 -Heat the same skillet used to cook the bacon over medium heat.
Step 7 -Melt the butter in the skillet.
Step 8 -Add the garlic and the red pepper flakes and sauté until aromatic, about 2 minutes.
Step 9 -Add the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Step 10 -Add the cream cheese to the pan, stirring it into the broth mixture until it melts, about 6-7 minutes.
Step 11 -Add the parmesan cheese and stir until it melts.
Step 12 -Add the bacon, reserving a small amount for garnish, and the black pepper, stirring to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add 1/4 cup of the pasta water, adding more as needed until it reaches the desired consistency.
Step 13 -Toss the spaghetti thoroughly in the sauce.
Step 14 -Garnish with the reserved bacon and the fresh parsley.
Step 15 -Serve.



























