Creamy Spaghetti with Bacon

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– 16 oz. spaghetti or your favorite pasta! – 12 oz. bacon, chopped into small pieces (about 1 inch) – 4-5 cloves garlic about 1 heaping tablespoon – 2 tbsp tomato paste – 1 cup heavy cream – sea salt/fresh black pepper to taste – grated Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, fresh parsley (optional, for serving)

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In a large pot of salted water, cook pasta to al dente according to package instructions. While pasta cooks, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon about 7-9 minutes or until pieces are crisp.

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Add heavy cream to the pan and cook until sauce begins to bubble and thicken. Whisk often while cooking. Season sauce with a good pinch of sea salt and pepper as needed.

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Add cooked pasta into the sauce. Toss until everything is well combined. Top with Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and fresh ground pepper if you like!

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If the sauce becomes too thick, just add a splash of the reserved pasta water. The sauce shouldn't be too thick – it should barely coat the back of a spoon.

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