Description
Chestnut & Bacon Pasta is a comforting dish that beautifully marries the nutty sweetness of chestnuts with the savory crunch of crispy bacon, all enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests at gatherings, this dish combines simple ingredients and easy techniques for a flavor-packed meal that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or tagliatelle pasta
- 6 oz thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 cup cooked chestnuts, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in chestnuts until heated through.
- Pour in heavy cream, scraping any bits from the pan. Simmer gently before adding Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine drained pasta with the sauce and bacon, using reserved pasta water to achieve desired creaminess.
- Serve garnished with extra Parmesan and black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, incorporate fresh herbs like thyme or sage. - Substitute chestnuts with walnuts or hazelnuts if desired. - Add spinach for color or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.