Pasta With Bacon And Brie Recipe 435

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.

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.