5 from 44 votes
Creamy Artichoke and Bacon Bucatini
Creamy Artichoke and Bacon Bucatini combines al dente bucatini pasta with crisp bacon, tender artichoke hearts, wilted spinach, sautéed shallots and garlic, all tossed in a silky sauce made from heavy cream, butter, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese. The result is a flavorful pasta dish where the slight chew of bucatini pairs well with the rich, creamy sauce and savory ingredients-infused fat. The bacon adds crisp texture and smoky depth, while the artichokes contribute a subtle tang and earthy flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
535 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 10 ounces bucatini pasta DeLallo brand
- 6 liced Bacon cooked and torn into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4-6 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- 1 shallot finely sliced
- 1-2 cups artichoke hearts Delallo brand, drained and blotted dry
- 8 ounces spinach fresh
- ½ cup heavy cream
- salt Kosher salt and freshly cracked, to taste
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly cracked, to taste
- Parmesan Cheese grated, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve ½ cup of cooking liquid before draining.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Remove the bacon, letting cool and keeping about 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the pan. Discard the rest or save for another use.
- Add the olive oil and butter to the skillet over medium heat with the bacon drippings and let butter melt. Add the artichoke quarters and let crisp up in the fat. Add the shallot and garlic and saute for 30 seconds until fragrant. Reduce heat to low, add the spinach and cover until wilted, season with salt and pepper. Add the bacon.
- Add the pasta into the skillet along with the ½ cup of heavy cream and reserved cooking liquid. Increase heat to medium high and stir to combine. Add the parmesan and stir, season with additional salt and pepper and serve
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Notes
- Bucatini's hollow, thick shape is ideal for holding creamy sauces, but thick spaghetti can be used as a substitute if unavailable.
Nutrition Information
Calories
535kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
602mg
(25%)
Potassium
540mg
(11%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
5930IU
(119%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
100mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 535
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 535kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 540mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 5930IU | 119% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.