4.5 from 27 votes
Brie Pasta
This cheesy brie pasta recipe has crispy pancetta, fresh spinach, garlic, and a hint of lemon. It's so quick and easy to make!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 525 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
- 4 ounces diced pancetta
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces brie rind removed, cut into small pieces (see note)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions. Important: you will need to reserve some of the pasta water, so don't drain it before step 3 of the recipe.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet, fry the pancetta over medium-high heat until crispy (about 8-10 minutes). Leave the fat in the pan.
- Reserve 1 cup of the hot pasta water (you won't use it all) prior to draining the pasta.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic to the skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds.
- Add the brie to the skillet, along with the lemon juice and about 1/4 cup of the hot pasta water. Toss, using two spoons, until the brie has melted and you've got a nice sauce.
- Take the skillet off the heat and add the spinach and drained pasta. Toss until the spinach has wilted. You may need to add another splash of the hot pasta water if you find it needs a little more liquid.
- Season with salt & pepper as needed and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Brie rind is edible, but it won't melt as easily into the sauce, so that's why I recommend cutting the rind off. You don't need to do this perfectly... I simply use a sharp knife to slice most of it off. I recommend removing the rind and then cutting it into pieces (1/2-1" is fine).
Nutrition Information
Calories
525kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
75mg
(25%)
Sodium
560mg
(23%)
Potassium
363mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1753IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
137mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 525
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 525kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 560mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 363mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1753IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 137mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.