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4.8 from 15 votes

Lemon Garlic and Crispy Bacon Pasta

Farfalle pasta tossed with garlic lemon butter and topped with crispy bacon, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and crunchy pine nuts.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 8 Tablespoons butter 1 stick
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves diced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • salt to taste
  • 6-8 lices center cut bacon
  • 1 lb. farfalle pasta or pasta of choice
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley or basil, chopped
  • Optional: 1 tomato diced

Instructions

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  1. In medium skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until softened -- about 6-7 minutes. Toss in red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute more.
  2. In another skillet, cook bacon until crispy and drain on paper towel lined plate.
  3. Fill pot with enough water to cover pasta and heat water until boiling. Add a generous amount of salt to water. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions.
  4. Drain pasta. Once pasta is drained, return to pot.
  5. Stir in garlic butter mixture into pasta. Add lemon juice and salt.
  6. Place in bowls or plates and top with crispy bacon, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and fresh parsley.
  7. Season to taste.