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Bacon Spaghetti Recipe

Craving something different? This Bacon Spaghetti recipe is surprisingly easy to make and delivers a burst of savory flavor. Crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and perfectly cooked spaghetti combine for a quick weeknight meal that's sure to become a family favorite. Pairs perfectly with garlic bread!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 481.8 kcal
Protein 28g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bacon Spaghetti

  • 1 pound bacon
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons bacon grease (from cooked bacon)
  • 1/2 cup bacon grease

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How to Make Bacon Spaghetti

  1. Cook 1/2 pound bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, reserving about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan.
  2. Add 1 diced medium onion, 1 diced green bell pepper, and 2 cloves minced garlic to the pan with the bacon grease. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Crumble the cooked bacon into bite-sized pieces. Add to the tomato mixture along with 1/2 cup of bacon grease.
  5. Cook 1 pound spaghetti according to package directions. Once cooked, drain and add it to the pan with the bacon and tomato sauce. Toss to coat.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with extra bacon crumbles if desired. Enjoy with garlic bread!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

43g

Carbs

15g

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