Sweet and Easy Creamy Fusilli with Bacon and Parmesan (Video)

Directions

• Preparation
  
  Start by heating 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add 250 g of finely sliced bacon. Sauté until the bacon begins to crisp and the fat renders, releasing that delicious aroma. Meanwhile, bring 2 liters of water to a boil in a large pot. When the water starts bubbling, add 300 g of colorful fusilli and cook them following the package instructions until al dente.
• Cooking
  
  Once the bacon edges turn golden and crisp, remove the bacon from the pan using a slotted spoon and set it aside on a plate. Keep the flavorful fat in the pan — that’s pure gold for the sauce! In the same pan, add one finely chopped yellow onion and one passed garlic clove and cook it gently until translucent and soft.
• Finishing the Sauce
  
  When the onion is tender, pour in 250 ml of cooking cream and 100 ml of pasta water and let it simmer for a few minutes. Gradually add 100 g of grated Parmesan, saving a bit for later garnish. Stir continuously until the sauce becomes creamy and smooth. Drain the fusilli. Combine the pasta and sauce, and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring gently so everything mixes perfectly. Finally, return the crispy bacon to the pan and cook together for 2–3 minutes.
• Serving
  
  Serve immediately while the pasta is warm and creamy. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese and garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy it as a standalone meal or serve it alongside a crisp green salad and a glass of chilled white wine.