AGLIO E OLIO WITH BACON | EASY 15 MINUTE PASTA RECIPE

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pancetta

Turkey bacon reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option with a cheesy flavor.

Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente, saving a little bit of pasta water.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add sliced bacon to the skillet and cook until crispy.

Add thinly sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.

Add thinly sliced red chilli and cook for an additional 30 seconds.

Drain the spaghetti and add it to the skillet with bacon and garlic, tossing to combine.

If the pasta seems dry, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Stir in chopped parsley and season with salt to taste.

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