Chestnut & Bacon Pasta
Chestnut & Bacon Pasta is a delightful blend of crispy bacon and earthy roasted chestnuts enveloped in a creamy sauce. This comforting dish comes together quickly, making it ideal for cozy dinners or festive gatherings. Each forkful is a harmonious mix of textures and flavors that will leave your guests raving about your culinary skills.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or pappardelle pasta
- 6 oz thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 cup roasted chestnuts, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon for 5-7 minutes until crispy. Reserve some drippings.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in chopped roasted chestnuts and heavy cream; simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Drain pasta (reserve some pasta water) and add it to the skillet, tossing everything together. Use reserved pasta water if needed.
- Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 80mg