PCB (Pasta, Cream, and Bacon)
Indulge in a rich and flavorful pasta creation that perfectly marries the irresistible crunch of crispy bacon with a luscious, velvety cream sauce. This delightful PCB (Pasta, Cream, and Bacon) dish is seasoned to perfection with a hint of pepper, making every bite a savory celebration. Get ready to impress your taste buds and elevate your dinner game with this easy-to-make favorite!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 red onion, finely diced
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 3-4 rashers of bacon, diced
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 1 egg, whisked
- ~120ml heavy cream (4.06 fl oz)
- Parmesan cheese, grated
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 (very large) serving dried pasta
- ~50ml reserved pasta water (1.69 fl oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- Fresh coarse ground black pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Boil the pasta in salted water until almost al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- 2
Heat some olive oil in a pan on medium-low heat and fry the onions for 5-7 mins, until softened and golden. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Add the bacon and cook with the onions for another 3-4 minutes, until everything is golden and the bacon is crispy.
- 4
Return the drained pasta to the pot then add the onion and bacon mixture, cream and a generous splash of pasta water. Stir constantly.
- 5
Remove from the heat, then stir in the egg and grate in plenty of parmesan. Constantly stir the pasta to create a silky sauce, add more cream or pasta water if necessary. Taste to adjust seasoning.
- 6
Serve and enjoy.
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
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PCB (Pasta, Cream, and Bacon)
Indulge in a rich and flavorful pasta creation that perfectly marries the irresistible crunch of crispy bacon with a luscious, velvety cream sauce. This delightful PCB (Pasta, Cream, and Bacon) dish is seasoned to perfection with a hint of pepper, making every bite a savory celebration. Get ready to impress your taste buds and elevate your dinner game with this easy-to-make favorite!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 red onion, finely diced
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 3-4 rashers of bacon, diced
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 1 egg, whisked
- ~120ml heavy cream (4.06 fl oz)
- Parmesan cheese, grated
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 (very large) serving dried pasta
- ~50ml reserved pasta water (1.69 fl oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- Fresh coarse ground black pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Boil the pasta in salted water until almost al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- 2
Heat some olive oil in a pan on medium-low heat and fry the onions for 5-7 mins, until softened and golden. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Add the bacon and cook with the onions for another 3-4 minutes, until everything is golden and the bacon is crispy.
- 4
Return the drained pasta to the pot then add the onion and bacon mixture, cream and a generous splash of pasta water. Stir constantly.
- 5
Remove from the heat, then stir in the egg and grate in plenty of parmesan. Constantly stir the pasta to create a silky sauce, add more cream or pasta water if necessary. Taste to adjust seasoning.
- 6
Serve and enjoy.