Bow Tie Pasta With Bacon Pesto – a delicious recipe with bacon, pasta, fresh basil, nuts, garlic, extra virgin olive oil. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Pasta & Noodles
Servings:persons
1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon to paper towels and drain well. Let bacon cool slightly.
2
Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water; then drain pasta, return to the pot and set aside.
3
In a food processor, combine bacon, basil, pine nuts and garlic. Pulse until well chopped.
4
Then with processor running, drizzle in olive oil until ingredients form a thick paste.
5
Stop processor and scrape sides with a rubber spatula as needed. Season with salt and pepper, then pulse again to blend.
6
Add pesto to pasta and toss well. Add just a bit ot the pasta cooking water and toss again. Serve topped with diced tomato.
942
kcal
Calories
47
g
Fat
96
g
Carbs
39
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices thick-cut bacon (preferably smoked), 12 ounces farfalle pasta, 2 1/2 cups fresh basil, 1/4 cup pine nuts, and more.
Yes, Bow Tie Pasta With Bacon Pesto falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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