5 from 9 votes
Meyer Lemon Bacon Bucatini Pasta
Meyer Lemon Bacon Bucatini Pasta with sauteed kale, cauliflower and crispy bacon is a quick weeknight pasta meal. This pasta is bright and flavorful.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
680 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 4 lices Bacon Pure Farmland brand, all-natural, uncured
- 1/4 head cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided, + 1/4 cup
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- crushed red pepper pinch
- 1 bunch kale minced
- 1 Meyer lemon zest and juice
- 2 tablespoons parsley Italian, minced
- 1/2 cup pasta water
- 4 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 pound bucatini or other pasta of choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. On one side of a baking sheet, place a cooling rack atop. Lay the bacon side by side on the cooling rack. On the other half of the baking sheet add the florets of cauliflower and toss them with a teaspoon or two of olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Transfer to the oven to bake for about 15 minutes, until the bacon is golden brown and the cauliflower is lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow the bacon to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to drain the bacon. Dice up the bacon into bite-size pieces and set aside. In a large saucepan, set over medium-low heat, add the olive oil, butter, anchovy paste, garlic, and red pepper. When the butter has melted, add the kale, and cook on low until softened, turned a bright color green and wilted. Stir in the lemon zest and juice. Cover the pot and turn off the heat. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook your pasta according to the package’s instructions, about 9 minutes. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water to the side. Drain the pasta. Pour the pasta water to the butter sauce and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the pasta, along with the Parmesan, Italian parsley and reserved cauliflower; toss until combined. Divide the pasta amongst bowls and top with bacon, more parmesan cheese, pinch of crushed red pepper and lemon zest.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
4g
Calories
680kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
89.5g
(30%)
Protein
23.4g
(47%)
Fat
29.3g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
9.6g
(48%)
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
676mg
(28%)
Potassium
286mg
(6%)
Fiber
5.2g
(21%)
Sugar
4.8g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 680
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 680kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 89.5g | 30% |
| Protein | 23.4g | 47% |
| Fat | 29.3g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6g | 48% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 676mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5.2g | 21% |
| Sugar | 4.8g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.