This Italian-inspired dish is easy to whip up for a weeknight dinner.
The quick meals maven does it again! A simple combination of bacon, artichokes, and cheese pack a big punch!
Rachael Ray never disappoints when it comes to easy to make meals that can be made in 30 minutes or less. This Bacon & Artichoke Pasta is definitely right on the money!
You wouldn’t think it from looking at the ingredients list. Where the sauce? What about cream? But this pasta doesn’t need any of that. It gets a healthy dose of flavor from the flavorful bacon (or guanciale if you can find it) and delicious artichoke hearts. Of course, the cheese doesn’t hurt either…
Eating this pasta reminds me of Italian homestyle cooking at its finest. Simple combinations without a lot of frills placed on top of a beautiful bed of pasta. Using the freshest and finest ingredients and letting the flavor speak for itself.
So keeps these ingredients on hand in your pantry and you’ll be able to whip this dish up any time of the week. Don’t forget a nice glass of white wine to go with it!
Bacon & Artichoke Pasta Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons EVOO
- ¼ pound guanciale or bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped or thinly sliced
- Black pepper
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 cup chicken stock
- One 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained
- 1 pound pici, bucatini, or penne pasta
- Salt
- Handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- ½ to 2/3 cup freshly grate caciocavallo or pecorino cheese
