Creamy Courgette & Bacon Pasta
Savor a comforting and satisfying dish with this creamy tagliatelle recipe. Savory pancetta or crispy bacon combines with grated courgettes in a rich sauce made with low-fat creme fraiche and Parmesan. Tossed with al dente tagliatelle, each twirl of pasta is coated in a flavorful mixture that is sure to delight your taste buds.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 150g diced pancetta or smoked bacon lardons
- 4 courgettes , coarsely grated
- 1 garlic clove , crushed
- handful freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 small tub (200g) low-fat crème fraîche
- 300g tagliatelle
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and sizzle the pancetta or bacon for about 5 mins until starting to crisp. Turn up the heat and add the grated courgette to the pan. Cook for 5 mins or until soft and starting to brown then add the garlic and cook for a minute longer. Season and set aside.
- Cook the tagliatelle according to the pack instructions and scoop out a cupful of cooking water. Drain the tagliatelle and tip into the frying pan with the bacon and courgette. Over a low heat toss everything together with the crème fraiche and half the Parmesan adding a splash of pasta water too if you need to loosen the sauce. Season to taste and serve twirled into bowls with the remaining Parmesan scattered over.
Cook Time
20M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 483 calories
- Fat Content: 18.4 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 9.1 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 57 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 6.4 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 3.8 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 21.5 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.2 milligram of sodium
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