Name: Bacon and Basil Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 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

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

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Instructions

Cook pasta as instructed. Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water.
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.
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.
Sprinkle with basil, grated nutmeg, crumbled bacon, and lots of cheese. Serve and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes