Best 3 Bacon And Pepper Pasta Recipes
Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of our delectable Bacon and Pepper Pasta, a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes the richness of crispy bacon, the aromatic zing of bell peppers, and the comforting embrace of pasta. This exquisite dish is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring tender pasta coated in a luscious sauce brimming with savory bacon, vibrant bell peppers, and a hint of zesty spices. It's a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking, whether you prefer a creamy Alfredo sauce or a tangy tomato-based sauce. And for those with dietary restrictions, we also offer a gluten-free and vegan version of this beloved dish.
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BACON AND PEPPER PASTA
I serve this snappy combination as either a main dish or a side dish. It gets its fresh flavor and pretty color from onions, peppers and tomatoes. - Teri Lee Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside; reserve drippings. Saute onions and garlic in drippings for 3 minutes. Add peppers; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; heat through. Add bacon and mix well. Serve over pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 593 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 494mg sodium, Carbohydrate 102g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
BACON AND PEPPER PASTA
From an older issue of Taste of Home magazine. You might add a Caesar salad, some toasted garlic french bread and a glass of chardonnay!
Provided by Martini Guy
Categories European
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
- Remove bacon with slotted spoon and set aside, reserving the drippings.
- Saute onions and garlic in drippings for 3 minutes.
- Add peppers, cook and stir for 3 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes and heat through.
- Add bacon and mix well.
- Serve over pasta.
- Cooking time does not reflect time to cook pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 750.7, Fat 27.7, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 727, Carbohydrate 101.6, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 11.2, Protein 23.6
BACON AND ONION PASTA
Building off of the simple but powerfully flavorful Italian dish pasta aglio, olio e peperoncino, this wondrous pantry recipe gets much of its flavor from bacon fat and caramelized onions. The one-two-three punch of spicy red-pepper flakes, aromatic garlic slivers and savory herbes de Provence bloomed in fat provides the umami-rich base for this easy workday meal. Red vermouth creates a rich, jammy pasta sauce edged with sweetness. Don't sleep on angel hair pasta: It's got the right airy bounciness that's excellent at soaking up seasonings. Threaded with parsley and Parmesan, these generously oiled noodles are a dream to eat.
Provided by Eric Kim
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Take the bacon out of its packaging with the slices still stuck together and place on a cutting board. Cut the bacon, still stacked, crosswise into ½-inch slices to create little bacon pieces, also known as lardons. Add to a large rimmed sheet pan. Halve and thinly slice the onions. Add to the sheet pan as well. Drizzle the olive oil over the bacon and onions, season with salt and pepper, and toss until evenly coated.
- Place the sheet pan in a cold oven and then heat the oven to 450 degrees. Roast until the bacon has rendered much of its fat but is still pink and the onions are slightly charred in spots but not too dark, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Smash the garlic cloves with the side of your knife and thinly slice them. When the bacon and onions have had their 20 to 25 minutes, remove the sheet pan from the oven and stir in the garlic, red-pepper flakes, herbes de Provence and vermouth. Place the pan back in the oven and continue cooking until the vermouth is almost evaporated, and the bacon and onions look jammy and caramelized but not burnt, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. (Don't overcook it, as angel hair can go from bouncy to soggy in seconds). Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
- Carefully transfer everything from the pan to the pot with the cooked pasta. Add the parsley and Parmesan to the pasta, and toss until evenly combined, adding some of the reserved cooking liquid if the sauce needs thinning out. Taste, adding more salt and pepper as needed, and serve immediately.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish. Use thick-cut bacon, freshly ground black pepper, and a good quality pasta.
- Cook the bacon until it is crispy. This will help to render out the fat and give the bacon a smoky flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the pasta. This will prevent the pasta from cooking evenly.
- Reserve some of the pasta water before draining. This water can be used to thin out the sauce if it becomes too thick.
- Add the sauce to the pasta immediately after it has been drained. This will help to prevent the pasta from sticking together.
- Serve the pasta with grated Parmesan cheese and additional black pepper. This will add a finishing touch to the dish.
Conclusion:
This bacon and pepper pasta is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious pasta dish, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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