Penne In A Courgette Sauce
This creamy penne pasta dish is a delightful combination of tender courgettes, crispy bacon, and a rich Parmesan cheese sauce. The courgettes are cooked until soft and blended into a velvety puree with creme fraiche, creating a luscious base for the pasta. Tossed with crispy bacon and finished with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan, this meal is both comforting and flavorful, making it a perfect choice for a satisfying dinner.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 courgette
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 tbsp of butter
- 1 tbsp oil
- 4 rashers of bacon
- 350g penne pasta
- 50g Parmesan, grated
- 3 heaped tbsp creme fraiche
Instructions
- Slice the courgette into slices - about the width of your finger. Finely slice the gardlic and add them to a large pan with the butter and oil. Place over a medium heat and cook gently for 15-20 minutes. If the courgette starts to brown too much, turn the heat down.
- Once the courgette is soft, remove from the heat and set aside. Cook the bacon until crispy and golden, then chop into pieces. Boil a pan of salted water and add the pasta - cook following packet instructions.
- While the pasta is cooking, put the courgette pan back over a gentle heat. Using the back of a wooden spoon, squash and mash the courgettes into a rough puree. Turn the heat off and beat in the cheese and creme fraiche until smooth. Stir in the bacon and season with pepper.
- Drain the pasta once cooked and tip into the pan with the sauce. Put back over a very gentle heat and stir until the pasta is coated. Transfer to warmed bowls or plates and serve with more Parmesan.
Yield
Serves 4
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