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PASTA CREMA DI NOCI E PORCINI CON PANCETTA CROCCANTE

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Creamy Bacon and Mushroom Pasta

Cultural Context

Creamy Bacon and Mushroom Pasta is a comforting dish that highlights the rich flavors of Italian cuisine. Originating from the tradition of using simple, fresh ingredients, this pasta dish combines the savory notes of bacon and earthy mushrooms with a luscious cream sauce. It's a popular choice for weeknight dinners and special occasions alike, with variations found in many Italian households and restaurants around the world.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
400 g di pasta
200 g di pancetta affumicata a cubetti
130 g di noci (sgusciate)
200 g di porcini freschi o surgelati
1 ciuffo di prezzemolo
50 g di parmigiano grattugiato
1 pezzetto di cipolla
1 spicchio d'aglio piccolo
Sale q.b.
Pepe q.b.
4-5 cucchiai di olio evo

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

2

In a pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until fragrant.

3

Add the pancetta and cook until crispy.

4

Stir in the chopped porcini and cook until tender.

5

Blend the walnuts with some of the cooking water from the pasta to create a creamy sauce.

6

Combine the pasta with the sauce, adding the crispy pancetta and porcini mixture.

7

Finish with grated parmesan and chopped parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Bacon Mushroom FettuccineCreamy Bacon Pasta
Local Name: Pasta cremosa con pancetta e funghi

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