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Ina Garten Midnight Pasta: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon

Ina Garten Midnight Pasta

Experience the delightful combination of flavors in Ina Garten’s Midnight Pasta, featuring savory turkey bacon and simple ingredients for comfort food that’s easy to prepare any time of the day.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 ounces spaghetti
  • 4 ounces turkey bacon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and chop into pieces.
  3. Add olive oil to the skillet, then sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to soften.
  5. Add the spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to combine with the tomatoes and garlic.
  6. Mix in the chopped turkey bacon and Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper.
  7. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

  • For additional flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice.
  • Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.

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