CREAMY LINGUINI FOR TWO

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A very quick and delicious pasta dish with a light, creamy blend of Parmesan cheese and ground nutmeg. Serve with a tossed green salad and some garlic bread.

Provided by SHERRANCE

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ pound linguine pasta
1 thick slice bacon
¼ cup butter
½ cup cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for about 7 to 8 minutes or until al dente; drain. Remove from pot, cover and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a small skillet cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Break up into small pieces and set aside.
  • In the pasta pot, melt butter over medium-low heat and add cream; heat thoroughly, but do not allow to boil. Combine cooked pasta with butter/cream mixture. Add Parmesan cheese and bacon; toss well. Allow sauce to thicken for a few minutes; add ground white pepper and nutmeg. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 992.4 calories, Carbohydrate 85.8 g, Cholesterol 173 mg, Fat 62.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 35.2 g, Sodium 656 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

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