Source: Grinchh, AdobeStockItalian pasta is famous worldwide and can be prepared with almost anything. Pasta with bacon turns out very hearty and flavorful, especially when complemented with other additions to taste. We're sharing 12 excellent recipes!
1. Pasta Carbonara with Bacon
Source: dzen.ruTraditionally, long and thin spaghetti are used for Carbonara.
You will need: 200 g spaghetti, 200 g bacon, 150 ml 20% cream, 1 egg yolk, 50 g Parmesan, salt, ground black pepper, Italian herbs, olive oil.
Preparation: Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, drain, and drizzle with oil. Chop and fry the bacon until golden. Pour in the cream, stir, simmer for 1 minute, then add salt, pepper, and herbs. Add the pasta to the sauce, stir, and remove from heat. Add the raw egg yolk, stir quickly again, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
2. Pasta with Bacon and Mushrooms
Source: AdobeStockIf you're using wild mushrooms, boil them for 20-30 minutes first.
You will need: 150 g bacon, 1 onion, 50 ml cream, 150 g mushrooms, 250 g spaghetti, 3 cloves garlic, 150 g sour cream, spices.
Preparation: Chop and fry the onion and garlic until golden, add the sliced mushrooms and fry for another 5 minutes. Add the bacon and fry for another 2-3 minutes. Then add the sour cream and simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes covered over low heat.
Add the cooked spaghetti, cream, and about 1 cup of the spaghetti cooking water to the sauce. Season, stir, and heat everything together for a couple more minutes. Remove the pasta from heat.
3. Cream-Free Pasta with Bacon
Source: postila.ruThis simplified variation of Carbonara takes about 10 minutes to prepare.
You will need: 120 g spaghetti, 150 g bacon, 1 clove garlic, 1 onion, 1 egg yolk, 50 g hard cheese.
Preparation: Cook spaghetti according to instructions. Chop and lightly fry the onion, add the sliced bacon and garlic, and fry for another 2 minutes. Add the spaghetti, stir, heat the pasta for 1 minute, and remove from heat. Sprinkle with grated cheese and top with a raw egg yolk.
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4. Pasta with Bacon and Blue Cheese
Source: ok.ruAn exquisite dish for special evenings, holidays, romantic dinners, or simply when the mood strikes.
You will need: 150 g pasta, 150 g bacon, 2 cloves garlic, 1 red onion, 60-100 ml dry white wine, 100 g blue cheese, 300 ml cream, spices, butter.
Preparation: Cook pasta or spaghetti until al dente. Finely chop the bacon, onion, and garlic, and fry them in butter. Pour in the wine, reduce it slightly, then add the cream and season. Add the crumbled blue cheese and simmer the sauce until it dissolves. Mix the pasta with the resulting sauce and serve.
5. Pasta with Bacon and Tomatoes
Source: quicktasty.ruIt will be even tastier if you garnish the finished pasta with basil leaves.
You will need: 400 g pasta, 200 g bacon, 200 g tomatoes, 6 cloves garlic, 1 bell pepper, 1/2 cup dry white wine, 3 cups chicken broth, 70 g Parmesan, spices.
Preparation: Halve the bell pepper, remove the seeds, and roast it for 10-15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. Mince the garlic and slice the tomatoes. Chop and fry the bacon until crispy, then set it aside.
In the same pan, fry the tomatoes with garlic until soft, pour in the wine, and add the dry pasta. Stir, pour in some hot broth, and cook the pasta until the broth is absorbed. Continue cooking until done, adding the remaining broth as needed. Peel and dice the bell pepper. Add the pepper, bacon, and herbs to taste to the pasta. Heat for a couple more minutes and sprinkle with grated Parmesan when serving.
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6. Pasta with Chicken and Bacon
Source: pinterest.comWhen you need something simple, accessible, and hearty.
You will need: 250 g pasta, 200 g bacon, 300 g chicken fillet, 50 g Parmesan, 2 eggs, 50 ml cream, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop and fry the chicken fillet for 5-6 minutes. At the same time, cook the pasta. Whisk together the cream, eggs, spices, and grated Parmesan. Heat this sauce until smooth, add the chopped and fried bacon, and heat a little more. Add the pasta and sauce to the chicken, heat the pasta for another 1-2 minutes, and remove from heat.
7. Pasta with Shrimp and Bacon
Source: dzen.ruFor aroma, sprinkle with fresh thyme or rosemary.
You will need: 200 g spaghetti, 8 slices bacon, 200 g peeled shrimp, 1 egg yolk, 100 g hard cheese, 3 cloves garlic, 1 cup cream, spices.
Preparation: Cook spaghetti according to instructions. Chop and fry the bacon until crispy, then set it aside. In the same pan, fry the shrimp with garlic and spices for about 5 minutes. Whisk together the cream, egg yolk, and grated cheese. Add the spaghetti, sauce, and bacon to the shrimp, cook everything together for 5 minutes, and remove from heat.
8. Pasta with Bacon and Spinach
Source: cuisineaz.comPasta with spinach is also great for its vibrant, appetizing color.
You will need: 100 g pasta, 200 g spinach, 100 ml chicken broth, 50 g onion, 100 ml cream, 100 g bacon, spices.
Preparation: Cook any pasta according to package instructions. Chop and fry the onion until soft, add the sliced bacon and fry until crispy. Add the broth and cream, bring to a boil, and simmer everything together for 5-7 minutes. Chop the spinach and blanch it with boiling water. Add the spinach and pasta to the sauce, and simmer everything for another couple of minutes.
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9. Pasta with Bacon and Zucchini
Source: postila.ruFor a touch of spice and aroma, add a little dried chili flakes.
You will need: 2 zucchini or summer squash, 6 slices bacon, 150 g pasta, 30 g Parmesan, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Cook pasta until al dente. Thinly slice and fry the zucchini until golden, then set aside. Fry the bacon with garlic until crispy, add the zucchini, pasta, spices, and a few spoonfuls of pasta cooking water. Cook everything together for another 1 minute and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
10. Pasta with Bacon and Eggplant
Source: liveinternet.ruThis pasta is prepared in a tomato sauce made from fresh tomatoes.
You will need: 150 g pasta, 180 g bacon, 250 g eggplant, 400 g tomatoes, 100 g onion, 70 g hard cheese, 1 handful basil, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Cook pasta according to instructions. Dice the eggplant and fry it until golden. Add garlic and spices, and set aside.
Separately, fry the chopped onion until golden, add the sliced bacon and fry together until crispy. Slice one tomato, and peel and blend the rest. Add the sliced tomato to the bacon, fry for another 1-2 minutes, and pour in the tomato puree.
Cook everything together for 5-7 minutes over medium heat, season, and add the pasta, eggplant, and chopped basil to the sauce. Stir, cook everything together for another 1-2 minutes, remove the pasta from heat, and sprinkle with grated cheese.
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11. Pasta with Bacon and Broccoli
Source: photoby.ruTender yet slightly crunchy broccoli pairs perfectly with a creamy sauce.
You will need: 200 g spaghetti, 100 g broccoli, 100 g bacon, 1 clove garlic, 120 ml cream, 25 g butter, spices.
Preparation: Cook spaghetti according to instructions. Lightly blanch the broccoli florets in boiling water and then separate or chop them smaller. Chop and fry the bacon for 4-5 minutes in butter. Add the broccoli and garlic, and after another 1 minute, pour in the cream. Season and simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes. Add the spaghetti, stir, and heat everything together for another 1 minute.
12. Pasta with Bacon and Bell Pepper
Source: AdobeStockWith red bell pepper, it turns out even brighter and more appetizing.
You will need: 200 g pasta, 1 bell pepper, 120 g bacon, 3 basil leaves, 1 clove garlic, 1-2 tomatoes, 100 g hard cheese, 150 ml cream, spices.
Preparation: Cook pasta until al dente. Peel and blend the tomatoes. Fry the bacon for 2-3 minutes, add the sliced bell pepper, and fry for another 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and tomatoes, stir, and simmer for another 5 minutes. Pour in the hot cream, season, and cook the sauce for 5-7 minutes covered over low heat. Pour the resulting sauce over the pasta and sprinkle everything with grated cheese and basil.