Description
Comfort meets elegance in this creamy courgette bacon pasta, blending rustic Italian countryside flavors with simple, hearty ingredients. Silky zucchini ribbons and crispy bacon create a perfect harmony that brings warmth and satisfaction to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 300 grams (10.5 ounces) pasta
- 200 grams (7 ounces) streaky bacon, chopped
- 2 medium courgettes (zucchini), sliced
- 200 milliliters (7 fluid ounces) double cream
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve.
- Crisp bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and crunchy, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Using the same skillet with bacon drippings, sauté minced garlic for 30-45 seconds until aromatic.
- Add sliced courgettes to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing them to soften and develop light caramelization.
- Reduce heat to low and gently pour double cream into the skillet, stirring continuously to prevent scorching.
- Incorporate grated Parmesan cheese, mixing thoroughly until the sauce transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Season the sauce with freshly ground black pepper and sea salt, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Fold the cooked pasta into the creamy vegetable sauce, ensuring each pasta strand is evenly coated.
- Crumble reserved bacon over the pasta and sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs like basil or parsley.
- Serve immediately while the dish remains hot and the sauce maintains its creamy texture.
Notes
- Opt for pancetta instead of bacon for a more authentic Italian flavor profile that adds rich depth to the dish.
- Use gluten-free pasta to transform this recipe into a celiac-friendly meal without compromising taste or texture.
- Slice courgettes thinly and uniformly to ensure even cooking and a consistent creamy sauce consistency.
- Consider adding red pepper flakes for a subtle heat kick that complements the creamy sauce and smoky bacon perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 683 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg