SPAGHETTI WITH GARLIC, PEPPER AND BACON
The dish "Spaghetti with Garlic, Pepper, and Bacon" is a culinary gem that highlights the rustic allure of Italian country flavors energized with a peppery spark. The dish combines the smokiness of bacon with the vibrant kick of freshly cracked pepper and the rich pungency of golden garlic, all married together with olive oil's golden sheen, coating each strand of spaghetti.This delicious entree is described as a narrative that unfolds across your taste buds – from the crispy bits of bacon that add texture and savoriness to the lightly sautéed garlic which infuses the pasta with its distinct aroma. Topped off with a hearty crackle of black pepper, the dish delivers a robust symphony of savory pleasures that celebrate the power of simplicity in Italian cooking.The head chef at Italy Today Restaurant, which you can visit at italytodayrestaurant.com, shares this recipe with a promise of guiding you through a flavorful journey. Through expert hands, the dish reveals itself as more than just a meal; it's a heartwarming expression of Italian life’s simple yet profound joys, designed to comfort and impress anyone who takes a bite.
Equipment
- 1 pan
Ingredients
- 300 g 10 oz spaghetti
- 200 g 7 oz bacon
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- 1 small red pepper
- 2 bunches of parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 40 g 1.5 oz grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil water and cook spaghetti according to the instructions on the package. Drain spaghetti.
- Wash, dry and chop the parsley. Peel and chop the garlic. Cut the pepper in half and remove seeds if you do not like it to be too spicy. Finely chop the pepper.
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a pan. Add the bacon, the chopped parsley, garlic and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes while stirring. Add salt.
- Add the mixture to spaghetti and mix well.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.