Spicy Garlic Bacon Pasta

Steps

How to make it

Prep 6 min · Cook 14 min

1. Cook pasta al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; cut bacon small and garlic thin.
2. Cold skillet, bacon over medium-low until crisp; remove bacon, leave fat in pan.
3. Garlic and chili over low until fragrant; add 3 tbsp pasta water and boil.
4. Toss pasta and bacon over high about 1 minute to coat; season with salt and pepper.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

• Skip chili if you prefer—still fragrant.

Best eaten immediately.

Substitutions