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Oma's Classic Spaghetti Recipe brings joy to your table

This Easy German Spaghetti is a cozy, creamy pasta dish with a twist of traditional German flair. Combining tender noodles with smoky bacon, sautéed onions, and a rich, slightly tangy cream sauce, it’s a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner that brings comfort and bold flavor to the table!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: German-Inspired
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz spaghetti or your favorite pasta
  • 4 slices of thick-cut bacon chopped
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or crème fraîche
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon mustard preferably German-style
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Grated Parmesan or Emmental cheese optional, for topping

Method
 

  1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add onions and sauté until translucent. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Lower the heat and stir in sour cream, heavy cream, mustard, and nutmeg (if using). Mix well.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
  6. Stir in the crispy bacon, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 1–2 minutes more.
  7. Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley and grated cheese if desired.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, skip the bacon or replace it with smoked tofu or mushrooms.
  • Add sautéed cabbage or spinach for extra veggies.
  • Use crème fraîche for an authentic German touch.

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