Creamy Linguini for Two
Creamy Linguini for Two features tender pasta coated in a light Parmesan sauce scented with white pepper and a hint of nutmeg, with crisp bacon adding a savory crunch. It’s rich yet delicate, perfect for a cozy date night or a quick weeknight dinner. Serve alongside a fresh green salad and warm garlic bread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Linguini for Two, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for about 7 to 8 minutes, or until slightly firm; drain. Remove from the pot, cover, and set aside.
- 2
Meanwhile, cook bacon in a small skillet over medium heat until crispy. Crumble into small pieces and set aside.
- 3
In the pasta pot, melt butter over medium-low heat and add cream; heat thoroughly, but do not let it boil.
- 4
Combine the cooked pasta with the butter and cream mixture. Add Parmesan cheese and bacon; toss well.
- 5
Let the sauce thicken for a few minutes; add ground white pepper and nutmeg. Serve immediately.
- Calories 946.22 kcal High 47%
- Protein 25.04 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 85.91 g 31%
- Total Fat 54.8 g High 70%
- Saturated Fat 32.92 g High 165%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 147.04 mg High 49%
- Sodium 392.44 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 6.36 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 2.27 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 324.38 mg Good Source 25%
- Iron 4.24 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 287.71 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.18 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Creamy Linguini for Two is made with 7 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Butter, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Ground Nutmeg. Each serving provides about 946.22 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Linguini for Two made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Butter, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Ground Nutmeg, Heavy Cream. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Linguini for Two?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 946.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Linguini for Two easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Creamy Linguini for Two healthy?
- Creamy Linguini for Two has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 946.22 calories and 25.04 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 392.44 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 32.92 g (165% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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