How To Make Creamy Courgette & Bacon Pasta
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of bacon, chopped
- 2 large courgettes, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 ounces of pasta
Instructions
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Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
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Add the sliced courgettes to the skillet and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
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In a separate pot, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
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While the pasta is cooking, pour the heavy cream into the skillet with the courgettes and garlic. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet with the creamy sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly.
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Serve the creamy courgette and bacon pasta topped with the crispy bacon.
Nutrition
- Calories : 540kcal
- Total Fat : 32g
- Saturated Fat : 16g
- Cholesterol : 98mg
- Sodium : 630mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 48g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 19g
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