There should be no secret that Delish editors aren't the biggest carb counters; we survive off the damn things. Because it might be cheesy, but "Put the carbs down and no one gets hurt" is a real demand for us pasta obsessors. Whether I'm cooking a classic carbonara or spicy ragu, I mean biz. Plus, I'm part Italian; I grew up shoveling my grandma's red sauce into my mouth as quickly as possible. So I like developing pasta recipes for Delish a lot. This one was actually inspired for Valentine's Day date night. With chicken and bacon and a light sauce, the dish is perfect date-night material:
1. There's only enough garlic for flavor, not to make your breath smell.
2. It's hearty enough for even the bro-iest of bros to feel full.
3. Bacon gives it that extra fancy something.
Beyond those top reasons, it's super easy to make. I use a little bit of heavy cream in the sauce (my new favorite pasta-making move), plus some of the bacon fat. The result is a savory, OMG-so-good dish that'll transport you to Italy. In the video, I went with angel hair, but spaghetti or even any short-cut pasta is also delicious. (Be adventurous with these cool shapes.)
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