Brie, Bacon and Basil Pasta

Name: Brie, Bacon and Basil Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 10 oz pasta; ½ cup pasta water - reserved; 4 pieces thin sliced bacon; ½ yellow onion; 2 cloves garlic; ½ lb brie; 10-15 basil leaves; Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste; Lemon juice to taste

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 people
Calories
552 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
Italian, American

Brie, Bacon and Basil Pasta

Demi Owens

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Is there really anything more comforting than pasta? What about pasta and bacon? Okay, what about Brie, Bacon and Basil Pasta? Right? It’s basically a match made in heaven and we all need to grab a bowl of this immediately.

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Ingredients

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10 oz pasta
½ cup pasta water - reserved
4 pieces thin sliced bacon
½ yellow onion thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
½ lb brie cut into cubes
10-15 basil leaves cut into a chiffonade
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Lemon juice to taste

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and the cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
Place the bacon in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon on both sides until brown and crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it to cool on a paper towel lined plate. Once the bacon is cool, break it into bite sized pieces.
Add the thinly sliced onion into the cast iron skillet with the bacon grease and saute over medium high heat until the onions are caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and toss for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the cubed brie into the cast iron skillet along with ½ cup of the reserved pasta water and a few squeezes of lemon juice. Stir constantly until the cheese is melted and then add the cooked pasta to the mixture and toss to combine. Add the bacon and basil and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

A common question I get asked about this recipe is whether or not you should remove the rind from the brie. The answer actually is that you leave it on. The rind melts down and doesn’t effect the taste at all. But you can totally cut it off if you’d prefer.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 552kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 71mg (24%) Sodium 509mg (21%) Potassium 317mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 397IU (8%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 129mg (13%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 552 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	552kcal	28%
Carbohydrates	55g	18%
Protein	24g	48%
Fat	26g	40%
Saturated Fat	13g	65%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	9g	45%
Trans Fat	0.03g	2%
Cholesterol	71mg	24%
Sodium	509mg	21%
Potassium	317mg	7%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	397IU	8%
Vitamin C	2mg	2%
Calcium	129mg	13%
Iron	1mg	6%