Pasta With Kale Bacon And Parmesan Food

PASTA WITH KALE, BACON AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and stirring kale into the boiling water for the last 2-1/2 min. Drain in colander, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
• Cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp; drain. Reserve bacon for later use.
• Add onions, garlic and dressing to skillet; cook on medium heat 5 min., stirring frequently. Add reserved cooking water; stir. Bring to boil. Add pasta mixture; mix lightly. Remove from heat.
• Top with cheese and reserved bacon.

PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI, BACON AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in boiling, salted water to al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water. Return the pasta to the pot and set aside.
• In a large saute pan, add the bacon and cook until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crispy. Add the zucchini and cook until it starts to soften. Place the cooked pasta over low heat. Add the reserved pasta water, cooked bacon, zucchini and the grated cheese. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve immediately.

KALE & SMOKY BACON PASTA

Steps:

• Boil a large pan of water and cook the pasta following pack instructions.
• Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat and cook the lardons for a few mins until golden and a little crisp. Stir in the garlic, red chilli and pine nuts, then cook for 1 min more until the garlic and chilli are softened and the pine nuts just toasted.
• Turn up the heat and add the kale to the pan with a splash of water, cover and cook for 3-4 mins until wilted. Drain the cooked pasta and add to the pan with the cream cheese and lemon juice. Toss together, taste, and season with black pepper.