Garlic Butter Pasta with Bacon

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   While the pasta is cooking, mince the garlic and chop the parsley if using fresh. Set aside.

3. 3

   Cut the bacon into small pieces. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside on a paper towel to drain.

4. 4

   In the same skillet with the bacon fat, add the butter and melt over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.

5. 5

   Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the garlic butter. Toss to coat the pasta evenly. Season with salt and ground pepper to taste.

6. 6

   Add the cooked bacon back into the skillet and toss with the pasta.

7. 7

   If using parsley, sprinkle it over the pasta and toss to combine.

8. 8

   Serve the garlic butter pasta with bacon hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.