Description
Easy Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti combines creamy plant-based cheese with smoky turkey bacon and a luscious garlicky sauce for a quick and comforting meal. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish offers rich flavors and a smooth texture, perfect for cozy dinners or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
Spaghetti and Dry Ingredients
- Spaghetti noodles, 8 ounces
- Natural gelling agent, 1 teaspoon (adjust as needed)
- Black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon
Sauce and Flavorings
- Olive oil, 2 tablespoons
- Fresh garlic cloves, 3 cloves minced
- Plant-based cream, 1 cup
- Plant-based Parmesan-style cheese, 3/4 cup grated
- Vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), 1 tablespoon
Protein and Garnish
- Smoked turkey bacon, 4 strips chopped
- Fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving one cup of pasta water for thinning the sauce if necessary.
- Prepare the Bacon and Garlic: While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped smoked turkey bacon and cook until crisp. Stir in minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant and golden.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Reduce heat to low. Add plant-based cream, plant-based Parmesan-style cheese, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and black pepper. Stir continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce is silky. Adjust thickness by adding reserved pasta water slowly if needed.
- Combine and Finish: Return drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss well to coat every strand with sauce. Sprinkle in the natural gelling agent as needed to achieve perfect creaminess. Fold in chopped fresh parsley and remove from heat.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic and parsley to enhance flavor.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce texture naturally.
- Simmer sauce gently on low heat to blend flavors without breaking creaminess.
- Do not overcook pasta; al dente noodles hold up better with creamy sauce.
- Customize the cheese by mixing different plant-based varieties for more complex flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cheesy garlic parmesan spaghetti, plant-based pasta recipe, creamy spaghetti, easy weeknight dinner, plant-based cheese pasta
