Creamy Ricotta Bacon Pasta

• portioner: 2 servings
• aktiv tid: 5 minutes
• total tid: 20 minutes

Ingredienser

5 ounces pasta (like shells or orecchiette)

2 tbsp olive oil

7 ounces bacon bits

2 garlic cloves (minced)

1 yellow onion (diced)

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp dried oregano

½ tsp sweet paprika

½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

5 ounces spinach

¼ cup heavy cream

5 ounces ricotta

Vejledning

boiling

Cook the pasta in a large pot of generously salted boiling water, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.

searing

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon, cook until crispy and golden brown, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes. Add garlic and onion, cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in salt, pepper, oregano, paprika and red pepper flakes.

cooking

Add spinach and stir until slightly wilted. Pour cream and bring to a boil. Then add ricotta and stir until combined. Toss with pasta and add a splash of cooking water. Stir and add more water if needed, to create a glossy sauce. Season with more salt or pepper if needed.

serving

Serve immediately with an extra sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Enjoy!

Ernæring

• Kalorier: 635 kcal
• Fedt i alt: 35 g
• Mættet fedt: 15 g
• Uumættet fedt: 19 g
• Kolesterol: 70 mg
• Natrium: 710 mg
• Kulhydrater i alt: 60 g
• Kostfiber: 4 g
• Sukker i alt: 3 g
• Protein: 20 g