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Spaghetti Carbonara for Two

Name: Spaghetti Carbonara for Two
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 4 ounces uncooked spaghetti; 2 bacon strips, diced; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; Dash salt and pepper

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Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Oct. 24, 2022

When the temperature drops in Shawnee, Kansas, Melanie Hudson warms up with a comforting Italian classic. “As a zippy side or light entree, you simply can’t beat it for simplicity,” she notes. Serve with a tossed green salad.

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Ingredients

4 ounces uncooked spaghetti
2 bacon strips, diced
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Dash salt and pepper

Directions

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; discard drippings.
In the same skillet, melt butter; stir in the cream, Parmesan cheese, pepper flakes, salt, pepper and bacon. Drain spaghetti; add to cream mixture and toss. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.

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