Ingredients

• 0.5 pounds linguine pasta
• 1 thick slice bacon
• 0.25 cups butter
• 0.5 cups heavy or whipping cream
• 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoons ground white pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for about 7 to 8 minutes or until al dente; drain. Remove from pot, cover and set aside.
2. 2 Meanwhile, in a small skillet cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Break up into small pieces and set aside.
3. 3 In the pasta pot, melt butter over medium-low heat and add cream; heat thoroughly, but do not allow to boil. Combine cooked pasta with butter/cream mixture. Add Parmesan cheese and bacon; toss well. Allow sauce to thicken for a few minutes; add ground white pepper and nutmeg. Serve immediately.

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