Fettuccine Alfredo With Bacon

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated fresh fettuccine
• 2 slices applewood-smoked bacon, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
• 2/3 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 cook fettuccine following the package directions, minus salt and fat. drain in a colander over a bowl. reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
• 2 meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high until crispy (about 4 min), stirring occasionally. remove bacon pieces from the pan, don't drain the drippings.
• 3 add garlic to the pan and sauté for 1 minute. stirring constantly.
• 4 sprinkle flour over the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
• 5 gradually add milk, stirring constantly; cook for 2 minutes or until bubbly and slightly thick.
• 6 reduce heat to low.
• 7 add cheese, stir until it melts.
• 8 stir in salt and 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking liquid.
• 9 add the pasta to pan; toss well to combine. sprinkle with bacon, parsley, and pepper.