Corn, Bacon, and Parmesan Pasta
This delicious pasta dish combines sweet corn, crispy bacon, and savory Parmesan cheese for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup, grated
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Corn kernels - 2 cups
- Bacon - 6 slices, chopped
- Pasta - 8 ounces
Let's Get Started
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the bacon grease and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the corn kernels to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes until tender.
- Return the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the corn and garlic.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the pasta is heated through.
- Serve the pasta in bowls, topped with the crispy bacon.
- Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley, if desired.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 500
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g