Pasta With Bacon And Brie Recipe 435 Food

BRIE, BACON AND BASIL PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and the cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
• Place the bacon in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon on both sides until brown and crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it to cool on a paper towel lined plate. Once the bacon is cool, break it into bite sized pieces.
• Add the thinly sliced onion into the cast iron skillet with the bacon grease and saute over medium high heat until the onions are caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and toss for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Add the cubed brie into the cast iron skillet along with ½ cup of the reserved pasta water and a few squeezes of lemon juice. Stir constantly until the cheese is melted and then add the cooked pasta to the mixture and toss to combine. Add the bacon and basil and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately.

PASTA WITH BACON AND BRIE RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to the package directions and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining. Keep warm. Place the bacon in a large heavy skillet over medium/high heat and cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Drain the bacon fat, reserving 1 tablespoon Add the onion to the skillet with the bacon fat and saute over medium high heat until the onions are caramelized, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for about 1 minute more. Raise the heat to high and deglaze the pan with the wine. Reduce to about 2 Tablespoons. Add the cubed brie to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water. Stir constantly until the cheese is melted. Add the pasta to the mixture along with the basil and toss to combine.

BAKED BRIE PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Using a paring knife, score a 1/4-inch border around the edges of the top of the Brie about 1/4-inch deep. Carefully slice off the top rind in one piece using a chef's knife and staying within the border to make a lid; set the top aside.
• Place the Brie in an 8-inch cast-iron skillet and top the center with the sun-dried tomatoes, wine, red pepper, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover with the reserved top rind. Bake just until the cheese is melted and bubbling, 18 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, during the last 10 minutes of baking, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Drain.
• Remove the top rind from the Brie. Sprinkle the basil over the melted cheese and gently stir to combine. Using tongs, gently toss a quarter of the pasta in the center of the melted cheese until coated and transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining 3 portions of pasta. If the cheese sauce thickens, stir in some pasta water, a tablespoon at a time.

PASTA WITH BRIE

Steps:

• Put water on to boil for pasta, then begin preparing other ingredients.
• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pan.
• Toss pasta with remaining ingredients and serve immediately.
• Season to taste at the table with salt and pepper, if desired.

FETTUCCINE WITH BRIE AND BACON SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until fat is rendered and bacon begins to brown, about 6 minutes.
• Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to plate.
• Discard fat from skillet.
• Add half and half and chicken broth to same skillet and bring to boil over medium heat.
• Gradually add Parmesan and stir until cheese melts.
• Add pepper and bacon.
• Reduce heat to low and gradually add Brie, stirring until cheese melts.
• Meanwhile, cook fettuccine in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
• Drain well.
• Add fettuccine to sauce in skillet.
• Toss until coated with sauce.
• Divide fettuccine among plates and serve.