ORECCHIETTE WITH BACON, LEMON AND CREAM
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Time 50m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the bacon: Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat and add 1/2 cup water and the bacon slices. Cook until all of the water evaporates and the bacon becomes crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a kitchen towel to drain, reserving the fat in a separate bowl.
- Make the sauce: In a large skillet, whisk together the heavy cream and sour cream. Season with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Simmer the cream mixture over medium heat, whisking, until it thickens, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Set aside.
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot, bring 6 quarts water to a rolling boil and season with 1/2 cup salt. The pasta water should taste like seawater. Add the orecchiette to the boiling water and stir with a slotted spoon to make sure it does not clump or stick to the bottom as it cooks. Cook until the pasta is al dente (chewy but not hard or raw tasting), 6 to 8 minutes. Drain the pasta in a large colander, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water in case you need it to adjust the sauce.
- Finish the dish: Reheat the pasta sauce over medium heat until it simmers gently. Add the pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Remove the skillet from the heat and allow the pasta to rest for 2 minutes. Taste for seasoning. Stir in the bacon, some of the reserved bacon fat, an additional splash of lemon juice, chives and pasta water (if needed) to make a sauce that lightly coats the pasta. Serve immediately.
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Mike Kaminsa
kaminsa.m94@aol.comThis dish is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Gaming With Sidharto
g_s@aol.comI'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique and delicious.
joeboom06
joeboom06@hotmail.frThis dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The lemon and cream sauce is so flavorful that they'll forget they're eating broccoli.
Ayan Islam mamun
a.m71@hotmail.co.ukI love the simplicity of this dish. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's packed with flavor.
Victoria Opoku
v_o@hotmail.comI've made this dish several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket.
Sandy Chaney
s.c@gmail.comThis dish is a great way to impress your friends. It's elegant and delicious.
Daisy Broughton
daisy-b98@hotmail.comI highly recommend this recipe. It's a delicious and easy weeknight meal.
Kenneth Arinomo
a54@aol.comThis is one of my favorite pasta dishes. I make it all the time.
Orandy Phillimon
phillimon@yahoo.comMy family loved this dish. Even my picky kids ate it up!
Hussain qureshi Hussain
h-hussain@hotmail.frI served this dish with a side of roasted broccoli. It was a perfect meal.
sushila rai
r-s6@yahoo.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover bacon. I always have some bacon in the fridge, so this is a go-to recipe for me.
Isuf Idrizi
isuf-i@hotmail.comI added some chopped fresh parsley to the dish at the end, and it really brightened up the flavors.
Rao Ali Rao Ali
rali74@aol.comThe lemon and cream sauce is so creamy and flavorful. It really coats the pasta and bacon perfectly.
Priya Karthik
priya-k@gmail.comI love how easy this dish is to make. I was able to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. It's a great weeknight meal.
Mariah Welsh
mariah-welsh67@aol.comThis orecchiette with bacon, lemon, and cream dish is a winner! The combination of flavors is perfect, and the pasta is cooked to al dente perfection. I will definitely be making this again!