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Bacon and Basil Pasta


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5 from 14 reviews

  • Author: Living the Gourmet
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. favorite pasta
  • 5 strips crisp bacon, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1/8 tsp chili flakes
  • 1/8 tsp fresh nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons EVOO
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Fresh grated Parmesan cheese
  • Reserved pasta water

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta as instructed.  Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water.
  2. In a medium sized cast iron pan, heat oil and butter with garlic until butter is melted and garlic is golden. Season with salt, pepper, and red chili flakes. Add ¼ cup of reserved pasta water.
  3. Toss with the pasta in a large bowl. If the pasta needs a little more liquid, you can add a tablespoon or more of the reserved pasta water.
  4. Sprinkle with basil, grated nutmeg, crumbled bacon, and lots of cheese.  Serve and enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
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