"This Bacon Pasta Recipe is sassy, saucy, cheesy, creamy addictive comfort food you will CRAVE! Perfect for all those busy weeknights!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound spaghetti
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12 strips thick cut bacon at room temperature
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4-6 garlic cloves, minced
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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3 cups low sodium chicken broth
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1/2 cup heavy cream ((or ½ cup milk whisked with 1 1/2 tsps cornstarch, or evaporated milk mixed with 1 tsp cornstarch) )
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1 15 oz. can fire roasted tomatoes with juices
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1 tsp EACH dried parsley, dried basil
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1/2 tsp EACH dried oregano, onion powder, salt, pepper
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1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
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1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) freshly grated mild Gouda (may sub cheddar) (at room temperature)
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1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (at room temperature)
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garlic bread
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apple salad
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roasted Parmesan broccoli
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fruit salad