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Creamy Parmesan and Bacon Pasta
Creamy pasta tossed in a Parmesan sauce with fresh cream and crispy bacon, lifted with a touch of egg for an ultra‑creamy texture. Perfect for a comforting weekday meal or to delight teens on the weekend.
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Critical Success Points
- • Incorporate the egg off the heat to prevent it from coagulating
- • Add the pasta to the still‑hot sauce so it absorbs well
Safety Warnings
- • Be careful with hot oil when cooking the bacon
- • Egg added to the hot pan can coagulate if not mixed properly
- • Bacon may splatter; use a partial lid if needed
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