How to Make Cheese Spaghetti
- cook TIME 13 mins
- prep TIME 12 mins
- total TIME 25 mins
Ingredients (13)
- 16 oz spaghetti cooked
- 3 oz raw cured bacon sliced
- 2 oz cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
PREP:
Bring a pot of water to a boil, then add the spaghetti. Cook until al dente according to the packaging instructions. To avoid clumping, rinse the spaghetti in a colander under the faucet.
Slice the bacon strips horizontally into 1/2-inch chunks.
Peel and finely mince the garlic.
Line the parsley bunch on a cutting board and slice off the long stems. Chop finely.
COOK:
Pan-sear the bacon: Place a frying pan over low heat, and add 3 oz sliced raw cured bacon. Cook for 3 minutes.
Sauté the garlic: In the same pan, add 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp minced garlic. Stir occasionally until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Combine all the sauce ingredients: Add 1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour to the pan and mix well. Pour in 3 tbsps heavy cream, 1/2 cup whole milk, and 1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth. Whisk well for 2 minutes. Continue to stir as you add 2 oz shredded cheddar cheese, 1 tsp paprika, and 1/2 tsp salt to the sauce.
Mix the spaghetti with the sauce: Toss 16 oz cooked spaghetti evenly in the cheese sauce for another 3 minutes.
Garnish and serve: Transfer your desired portion onto a serving plate. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp pepper and 2 tbsp chopped parsley. Enjoy!
