Easy Garlic Bacon Pasta Recipe

Name: Easy Garlic Bacon Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp salt; 1 lb dried spaghetti; 10-12 strips thick cut bacon ((see note 1)); 3 tbsp olive oil ((see note 2)); 6 large garlic cloves ((see note 3)); chopped fresh parsley (garnish); freshly grated Parmesan cheese (garnish); salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:2minCook:8min

This Easy Garlic Bacon Pasta Recipe is going to be your go-to weeknight meal when you need a quick dinner on the table in just 10 minutes. With just 5 ingredients - pasta, olive oil, garlic, bacon, and salt, you can have a delicious dinner! (Parmesan and parsley are optional but so good!) You can use spaghetti, linguine, or even angel hair pasta for this recipe. But make sure to keep the bacon fats as that is where the magic happens.

Updated at: Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:26:06 GMT