- 4 quarts water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (1 pound) package bacon, chopped
- 2 cups fresh corn
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 bunch pea shoots (optional)
- Combine water and 2 teaspoons salt in a large pot; cover and bring to a boil. Add spaghetti; cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat; cook and stir bacon until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add corn and cook for 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer; season with salt and pepper.
- Mix drained pasta into cream mixture; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Transfer pasta mixture to bowls and top with pea shoots.