Spicy BLT Pasta Primavera

Spicy BLT Pasta Primavera

45 mins
medium
6 servings

A vibrant and flavorful pasta dish featuring crispy bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, peppery arugula, and a touch of spice. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

PastaSummerVegetarian

Equipment Needed

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1.00 poundPaccheri Pasta(Or other tube-shaped pasta like penne or rigatoni)
  • 8.00 ouncesBacon(Diced into 1/2-inch pieces)
  • 1.00 poundCherry Tomatoes(Halved)
  • 5.00 ouncesArugula(Baby arugula)
  • 0.50 cupPecorino Romano Cheese(Grated)
  • 1.00 teaspoonRed Pepper Flakes(For a spicy kick)
  • 2.00 clovesGarlic(Minced)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsOlive Oil

Instructions

1

Cook pasta according to package directions, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

2

Cook bacon until crispy, remove and set aside.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Add garlic and red pepper flakes to the pan, sauté for 1 minute.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

4

Add tomatoes and cook until softened, stirring occasionally.

Estimated time: 7 minutes

5

Add cooked pasta to the pan and toss to coat.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

6

Stir in arugula and 1/4 cup pasta water.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

7

Add cheese and remaining pasta water, toss until melted and creamy.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

8

Add half of the cooked bacon to the pasta.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Serve immediately, topping with remaining bacon and grated cheese.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

10

Garnish with extra red pepper flakes if desired.

Estimated time: 1 minutes