Garlic Harissa Bacon Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
583 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
African
Garlic Harissa Bacon Pasta
Description
This pasta recipe begins by cooking the pasta until tender and keeping it warm. Bacon diced into pieces is pan-fried until cooked and then set aside. In the same pan, olive oil is added, followed by sliced spring onions which are briefly sautéed to soften. Garlic puree and harissa paste are stirred in and cooked together for approximately two minutes, releasing aromatic and spicy flavors.
The crispy bacon and pasta are returned to the pan to be tossed thoroughly in the harissa sauce, ensuring the pasta is evenly coated. The dish is served topped with pine nuts, adding texture, and soft cheese which contributes a creamy, mild element that balances the spice and saltiness.
Overall, this pasta delivers a bold taste profile combining smoky bacon, spicy harissa, and nutty garnishes, suitable for a flavorful lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 200 g pasta 7 oz
- 4 lices unsmoked bacon I used spoiltpig bacon, diced
- olive oil
- 4 spring onions sliced
- 1.5 tsp Garlic puree
- 2 tbsp harissa paste
- pine nuts for topping
- soft cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the packet instructions and set aside somewhere warm.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat, add the bacon and fry for a few mins until done. Remove from the frying pan and set aside.
- Add another tsp of olive oil to the pan and the spring onion and cook for a 1 min.
- Stir in the garlic puree followed by the harissa past and cook for approx. 2 mins.
- Return the bacon to the pan followed by the pasta and stir till the pasta is well coated before switching off the heat.
- Serve the pasta in bowls topped with pine nuts and cheese
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 583 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 583kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 502mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 340IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 8.1mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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