Spaghetti bathed in Bacon-infused Cream Sauce
Title: Savor an Italian-Style Weeknight Delight: Bucatini with Bacon Cream Sauce! 🍝
Ready to whip up a quick, lustrous, and scrumptious Italian meal in less than 30 minutes? Pucker up for this sumptuous pantry pasta dish that's every bit the love child of Carbonara and Cacio e Pepe! Infused with cream, umami-rich Parmigiano-Reggiano, and smoky bacon paired with garlic, this dish is perfect for those hurried weeknights. 🥘🍽
Cooking Time: Total: 30min, Active: 15min
Ingredients (Serves 4) 🥘- 10 oz (280g) bucatini pasta- 10 oz (280g) bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces- 1 tbsp unsalted butter- 1 large shallot, minced- 3 garlic cloves, minced- 1 cup (237ml) heavy cream- 1 tsp kosher salt- 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper- 1 cup (115g) finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano- 1/4 cup (8g) finely chopped parsley
Instructions: 🔪🍴1. Cook bucatini in a large pot of salted, boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water when draining. Tip: Ensure your pasta water is properly salted; it "flavors" the dish. 💦🍝2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the bacon for 2-3 minutes on each side, adjusting the crispiness to your liking. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, reserving 1 tbsp of the drippings in the skillet.3. If needed, add butter to the skillet and melt it over medium heat. Once melted, sauté the minced shallot for 2 minutes until tender. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring frequently, until fragrant. 🩺4. Pour the heavy cream into the skillet, followed by salt and pepper. Stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.5. Re-incorporate the al dente bucatini into the skillet. Add the reserved pasta water, crispy bacon, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and parsley. Cook and toss the pasta for 1-2 minutes until it's thoroughly coated and the sauce glosses the noodles. 🍽🧀6. Garnish with extra parsley, if desired, and serve immediately! 🚀🍴 After all, a delicious Italian meal deserves your undivided attention. 🍴🇮🇹
Bid adieu to ordinary weeknight meals and savor the culinary magic of this delightful Bucatini with Bacon Cream Sauce! 💃🕺
(Note: If you fancy a more traditional Italian twist, feel free to omit the heavy cream and use Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese instead.) 🇮🇹🧀👌
Enjoy your Italian adventure, dear chef! 🥳🇮🇹🍴
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