ORECCHIETTE WITH BACON, LEMON AND CREAM
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Time 50m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the bacon: Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat and add 1/2 cup water and the bacon slices. Cook until all of the water evaporates and the bacon becomes crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a kitchen towel to drain, reserving the fat in a separate bowl.
- Make the sauce: In a large skillet, whisk together the heavy cream and sour cream. Season with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Simmer the cream mixture over medium heat, whisking, until it thickens, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Set aside.
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot, bring 6 quarts water to a rolling boil and season with 1/2 cup salt. The pasta water should taste like seawater. Add the orecchiette to the boiling water and stir with a slotted spoon to make sure it does not clump or stick to the bottom as it cooks. Cook until the pasta is al dente (chewy but not hard or raw tasting), 6 to 8 minutes. Drain the pasta in a large colander, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water in case you need it to adjust the sauce.
- Finish the dish: Reheat the pasta sauce over medium heat until it simmers gently. Add the pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Remove the skillet from the heat and allow the pasta to rest for 2 minutes. Taste for seasoning. Stir in the bacon, some of the reserved bacon fat, an additional splash of lemon juice, chives and pasta water (if needed) to make a sauce that lightly coats the pasta. Serve immediately.
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Sithum Pahasara
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for any pasta lover.
Lodhra Bradran
[email protected]I love the creamy sauce in this dish.
Ayaanjutt Ayaanjutt
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Arthuro Bullock
[email protected]I've never made orecchiette before, but this recipe made it easy.
Moon Bhatti
[email protected]This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.
Mohamad Wazeem
[email protected]I love that this dish can be made with pantry staples.
John Cochran
[email protected]This is the perfect comfort food for a cold night.
DIPKIRAN THAPA
[email protected]I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success.
Junior Aquino
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. It's going in my regular rotation.
Shahzain Khan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of orecchiette, but I loved this dish.
hadi abu al shamat
[email protected]This dish is so versatile. I've added different vegetables and proteins to it, and it's always been delicious.
Eddie Rushing
[email protected]I love the way the lemon and cream balance out the richness of the bacon.
Emran Emranhusin
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great.
Eze Chizoba
[email protected]This is my new favorite pasta dish. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
lovey baby
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night and it was delicious! My family loved it.
yassin abdelaal
[email protected]This orecchiette with bacon, lemon, and cream was a hit! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the pasta was cooked to perfection.