{"id":461,"date":"2025-04-10T18:44:07","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T18:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/?p=461"},"modified":"2025-04-22T19:42:59","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T19:42:59","slug":"creamy-bacon-pasta-easy-delicious-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/10\/creamy-bacon-pasta-easy-delicious-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Bacon Pasta (easy &amp; delicious!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>This creamy bacon pasta is way too easy and delicious not to try!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For how simple this recipe is, I think you&#8217;re going to be surprised by just how tasty it is. Follow me&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1248\" data-pin-description=\"This creamy bacon pasta is way too easy and delicious not to try!\" data-pin-title=\"Creamy Bacon Pasta (easy &amp; delicious!)\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"close up shot of creamy bacon pasta in large white dish with silver fork\" class=\"wp-image-28877 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/creamy-bacon-pasta.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-decoration:underline\">Creamy Bacon Pasta Ingredients<\/h2>\n<p>This recipe requires just a handful of ingredients, some of which you should hopefully have knocking about the kitchen already:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pasta<\/strong> &#8211; I prefer using long-cut pasta to toss in the sauce, but you can use any variety you fancy. Here I use tagliatelle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wine<\/strong> &#8211; Any brand of dry white wine will do &#8211; doesn&#8217;t need to be expensive!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bacon<\/strong> &#8211; I recommend using streaky bacon so you can use the excess fat in the sauce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chicken<\/strong> <strong>Stock<\/strong> &#8211; I make it using half a stock cube, but you can use ready-made if you&#8217;d prefer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Garlic<\/strong> &#8211; Must be fresh (not the jarred stuff).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parsley<\/strong> &#8211; This adds a fresh burst of flavour and a pop of colour.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cream<\/strong> &#8211; Make sure it&#8217;s heavy\/double cream so the sauce ends up thick and luscious. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Shallots<\/strong> &#8211; These add a savoury depth of flavour to the sauce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parmesan<\/strong> &#8211; This will be stirred through the sauce, although you can finish with more if you&#8217;d like.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1363\" data-pin-description=\"This creamy bacon pasta is way too easy and delicious not to try!\" data-pin-title=\"Creamy Bacon Pasta (easy &amp; delicious!)\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"overhead shot of creamy bacon pasta ingredients with text labels\" class=\"wp-image-28873 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/creamy-bacon-pasta-ingredients-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-decoration:underline\">Crispy Bacon<\/h2>\n<p>A bacon pasta recipe requires the bacon to shine, so here are a few tips to bring out the best in the bacon:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Streaky bacon<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Aka regular bacon in the US. This is typically fattier than back bacon, so you get the bonus of the excess fat in the pan. Not only does this add flavour to the sauce, but it\u2019s perfect to recycle and use for frying the shallots and garlic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cold pan<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 starting the bacon in a cold pan will help render down the fat more efficiently, which in turn, results in maximum crispiness. From there, I fry the bacon on a medium heat. I don&#8217;t recommend cranking up the heat &#8211; you want to gradually draw the fat out of the bacon.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remove<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 while you could leave the bacon in the pan as you simmer the sauce, I much prefer removing it and adding it in at the end, just so it stays nice and crispy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ideally, you want around 1 tbsp of excess fat left in the pan. If there&#8217;s more, just discard it. If there&#8217;s less, just top up with oil or butter.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Process shots: add bacon to pan (photo 1), fry (photo 2), remove (photo 3), leave fat behind (photo 4).<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" data-pin-description=\"This creamy bacon pasta is way too easy and delicious not to try!\" data-pin-title=\"Creamy Bacon Pasta (easy &amp; delicious!)\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"4 step by step photos showing how to make crispy bacon\" class=\"wp-image-28876 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/how-to-make-crispy-bacon.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-decoration:underline\">Creamy Bacon Pasta Sauce<\/h2>\n<p>Just like the bacon, we want to fry the <strong>shallots<\/strong> on a medium heat. This will give them a chance to soften and sweeten. From there, a quick fry of the <strong>garlic<\/strong> and we&#8217;ve completed the base flavour of the sauce.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">White Wine<\/h3>\n<p>This sauce benefits from a splash of wine for a few different reasons:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Balance<\/strong> &#8211; The wine cuts through the richness of the sauce and helps balance everything.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flavour<\/strong> &#8211; It adds a mellow background flavour.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deglaze<\/strong> &#8211; It&#8217;s perfect for scraping any flavour from the pan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sauce Consistency<\/h3>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve reduced the wine, we&#8217;ll create a sauce with <strong>cream<\/strong>,<strong> chicken stock<\/strong>, <strong>parmesan<\/strong> and <strong>parsley<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll want the sauce fairly thick because adding the pasta will thin it back out again.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Process shots: fry shallots (photo 1), fry garlic (photo 2), reduce wine (photo 3), add stock, cream, parsley and parmesan (photo 4), simmer (photo 5), add pasta and bacon (photo 6).<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" data-pin-description=\"This creamy bacon pasta is way too easy and delicious not to try!\" data-pin-title=\"Creamy Bacon Pasta (easy &amp; delicious!)\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"6 step by step photos showing how to make creamy bacon pasta\" class=\"wp-image-28875 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/how-to-make-creamy-bacon-pasta.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Creamy Bacon Pasta FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1744307710658\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">do I have to add the wine?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Most of, if not all of the alcohol will burn off, but if you still can&#8217;t use it then use a non-alcoholic wine or leave it out altogether.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1744307721513\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I substitute the cream?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Using double\/heavy cream is important to create a thick sauce. Anything lighter will be too thin and may curdle with the wine.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1744307735313\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What else could I add?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Mushrooms would go delightfully with this, as would chicken!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1371\" data-pin-description=\"This creamy bacon pasta is way too easy and delicious not to try!\" data-pin-title=\"Creamy Bacon Pasta (easy &amp; delicious!)\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"close up shot of creamy bacon pasta in large pan\" class=\"wp-image-28878 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/creamy-bacon-pasta-2.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-decoration:underline\">Serving Creamy Bacon Pasta<\/h2>\n<p>Once the sauce thickens and clings to the pasta you&#8217;ll want to serve up right away. If the sauce over-thickens, you can simply toss in some more <strong>starchy pasta water<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like, you can go in with some extra <strong>parmesan<\/strong> and <strong>parsley<\/strong> too.<\/p>\n<p><em>For the sister dish to this recipe check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/tomato-bacon-pasta\/\">Tomato Bacon Pasta<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Alrighty, let&#8217;s tuck into the full recipe for this creamy bacon pasta shall we?!<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1389\" data-pin-description=\"This creamy bacon pasta is way too easy and delicious not to try!\" data-pin-title=\"Creamy Bacon Pasta (easy &amp; delicious!)\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"close up shot of creamy bacon pasta in large white dish\" class=\"wp-image-28879 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/creamy-bacon-pasta-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How to make Creamy Bacon Pasta (Full Recipe &amp; Video)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-28880\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"28880\" data-servings=\"2\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-basic\">\n<div class=\"wprm-container-float-left\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150 lazyload\" alt=\"close up shot of creamy bacon pasta in large pan\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/creamy-bacon-pasta-2-300x300-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wprm_print\/creamy-bacon-pasta-easy-delicious\" style=\"color: #333333\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe-id=\"28880\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><\/span> Print<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Creamy Bacon Pasta (easy &amp; delicious!)<\/h2>\n<p>#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: #343434; }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-66 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66); 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data-rating=\"3\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 3 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-4 wprm-rating-star-empty\" data-rating=\"4\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 4 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-5 wprm-rating-star-empty\" data-rating=\"5\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 5 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span>This creamy bacon pasta is way too easy and delicious not to try!<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Dinner, Main Course<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">Italian<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">25<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">35<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-28880 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"28880\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">1031<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/guy-behind-bacon\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Collins<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-cost-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-cost-label\">Cost <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-cost wprm-block-text-normal\">\u00a34 \/ $5<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"28880\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Equipment<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Sharp Knife &amp; Chopping Board<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Large Pan &amp; Wooden Spoon<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Slotted Spoon &amp; Kitchen Roll\/Paper Towels&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-notes wprm-recipe-equipment-notes-normal\">(for removing bacon)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Large Pot &amp; Tongs&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-notes wprm-recipe-equipment-notes-normal\">(for pasta)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Jug&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-notes wprm-recipe-equipment-notes-normal\">(for stock)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Fine Cheese Grater<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-28880-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"28880\" data-servings=\"2\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">150g \/ 5.3oz<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Streaky Bacon<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>diced<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Shallots<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>finely diced<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large clove of<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Garlic<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>finely diced<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">60ml \/ 1\/4 cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Dry White Wine<\/strong><\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>(see notes)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">200g \/ 7oz<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Long-Cut Pasta<\/strong><\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>(see notes)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">80ml \/ 1\/3 cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Chicken Stock<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">160ml \/ 2\/3 cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Double<\/strong>\/<strong>Heavy Cream<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp finely diced<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Fresh Parsley<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">30g \/ 1\/3 cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">freshly grated<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Parmesan<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Salt &amp; Black Pepper<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>as needed<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-28880-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"28880\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-28880-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Add the bacon to a large pan with the heat off. Turn the heat to medium and fry until crisp with the fat rendered down. Don&#039;t rush the process and crank up the heat. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and place it on kitchen roll\/paper towels. If there&#039;s more than 1 tbsp fat in the pan remove excess.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-28880-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Add the shallots to the leftover fat and gently sweat them down until soft and golden. Add the garlic and fry for another 30 seconds or so, then pour in the wine. Increase the heat slightly a simmer the wine for 3-4 minutes, or until it almost completely evaporates and the pungent smell of alcohol disappears.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-28880-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Meanwhile, add the pasta to a large pot of salted boiling water and cook until al dente.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-28880-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Lower the heat back down the medium and stir in the stock, cream, parmesan and parsley. Simmer for a few minutes, stirring as you go, until the sauce thickens. Check for seasoning and adjust if needed, then use tongs to transfer the cooked pasta straight from the pot into the sauce (embrace any excess water that comes with it). Toss to coat the pasta in the sauce, then add the bacon and continue tossing until the sauce thickens and clings to the pasta. If it over-thickens, just toss in a splash more pasta water.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-28880-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Serve up with more parmesan and parsley if desired then tuck in and enjoy!<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-video-container-28880\" class=\"wprm-recipe-video-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-video-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Video<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-video\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Creamy Bacon Pasta\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Qi_8BxzEfrk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span><strong>a) Bacon<\/strong> &#8211; I recommend using streaky bacon for this recipe (regular bacon in the US). It&#8217;s fattier than back bacon, so you can render down the fat and use it to fry the shallots.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span><strong>b) Wine<\/strong> &#8211; This helps cut through the richness of the sauce and will also add a very faint background flavour. Most of, if not all of the alcohol will burn off, but if you can&#8217;t use it then use non-alcoholic wine or leave it out.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span><strong>c) Pasta<\/strong> &#8211; I like using long-cut pasta for this recipe (I use Tagliatelle here). I find it easier to toss and bind the sauce. You can use any type of pasta you fancy. For reference, 200g\/7oz is the dry weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span><strong>d) Stock<\/strong> &#8211; I use 1\/2 a chicken Oxo cube to make 80ml \/ 1\/3 cup stock. If you have ready-made stock obviously just measure that out. If you&#8217;re sensitive to salt you can use reduced-salt stock.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span><strong>e) Calories<\/strong> &#8211; Whole recipe divided by 2 with no extra parmesan.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1031<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">89.69<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">24.46<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">65.6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">21.01<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2.324<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">10.339<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.131<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">123<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">718<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">896<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">11.8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1805<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7.7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">203<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1.93<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p>For more similar recipes check out these beauties:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creamy Pasta Recipes <\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/creamy-mushroom-pasta\/\">Creamy Mushroom Pasta<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/salmon-pasta-creamy-dill-sauce\/\">Creamy Salmon Pasta<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/creamy-courgette-bacon-pasta\/\">Creamy Courgette Pasta<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/creamy-prawn-linguine\/\">Creamy Prawn Pasta<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/creamy-cajun-chicken-pasta\/\">Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/creamy-bacon-pasta\/\">Creamy Bacon Pasta (easy &amp; delicious!)<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\">Don&#039;t Go Bacon My Heart<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This creamy bacon pasta is way too easy and delicious not to try! For how simple this recipe is, I think you&#8217;re going to be surprised by just how tasty it is. Follow me&#8230; Creamy Bacon Pasta Ingredients This recipe requires just a handful of ingredients, some of which you should hopefully have knocking about the kitchen already: Pasta &#8211; [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":259,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[15],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/461"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=461"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/461\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":464,"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/461\/revisions\/464"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/259"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=461"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=461"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=461"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}