Description
A rich and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender scallops, crispy bacon, and a creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 pound sea scallops, patted dry
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove scallops from skillet and set aside.
- Add chopped bacon to the same skillet and cook until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Leave bacon grease in the skillet.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked spaghetti and scallops to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Stir in most of the crispy bacon.
- Serve immediately, garnished with remaining bacon and fresh parsley.
Notes
- Ensure scallops are completely dry for a good sear.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet when cooking scallops.
- Adjust garlic and Parmesan to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: scallop spaghetti, bacon garlic pasta, creamy pasta, seafood pasta, easy dinner