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Lemon Basil Cacio e Pepe with Bacon
Inspired by carbonara, cacio e pepe, and pasta al limone!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Tieghan Gerard📖 halfbakedharvest
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●skillet
- ●pot
- ●whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
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1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet set over medium heat until crispy, ⏱️ 5-8 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet. Set aside. Discard any excess bacon grease.2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions, until al dente. Just before draining, reserve 1 1/4 cups of pasta cooking water. Drain.3. Working in the same skillet used to cook the bacon, add 2 tablespoons of butter, the pine nuts, if using, garlic, lemon zest, and pepper. Cook ⏱️ 1-2 minutes, until toasted. Add 4 tablespoons of butter, and lemon juice, whisking until smooth. Whisk in 1 cup pasta cooking water, the parmesan, and pecorino. Toss vigorously to melt the cheese. Add the pasta, the remaining 1/4 cup of water, the arugula, and basil. Then season with salt. Toss well.4. Plate the pasta. Then add the bacon and top with fresh parmesan, cracked pepper, and basil. Eat!
garlic, chopped3 cloveslemon zest1 tablespoonfresh arugula2 cupsfresh basil1 cup
Nutrition Facts
calories
709 kcal
serving Size
1 serving
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