
Spicy BLT Pasta Primavera
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.
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
Cook pasta according to package directions, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
Estimated time: 8 minutes
Cook bacon until crispy, remove and set aside.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Add garlic and red pepper flakes to the pan, sauté for 1 minute.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Add tomatoes and cook until softened, stirring occasionally.
Estimated time: 7 minutes
Add cooked pasta to the pan and toss to coat.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Stir in arugula and 1/4 cup pasta water.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Add cheese and remaining pasta water, toss until melted and creamy.
Estimated time: 3 minutes
Add half of the cooked bacon to the pasta.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Serve immediately, topping with remaining bacon and grated cheese.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Garnish with extra red pepper flakes if desired.
Estimated time: 1 minutes