Creamy Linguini for Two

Name: Creamy Linguini for Two
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 0.5 pound linguine pasta; 1 thick slice bacon; 0.25 cup butter; 0.5 cup heavy or whipping cream; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 0.5 teaspoon ground white pepper; 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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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.

Recipe by Sherrance

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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 (per serving)

992	Calories
62g	Fat
86g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 992
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 62g	80%
Saturated Fat 35g	176%
Cholesterol 173mg	58%
Sodium 656mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate 86g	31%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 27g
Vitamin C 1mg	3%
Calcium 294mg	23%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 330mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.