This pasta with smoky BBQ sauce and crispy bacon is a weeknight dinner dream. It comes with roasted bell peppers, grated Parmesan and crème fraiche. It’s saucy, creamy, easy and absolutely bursting with flavors.
Best of all, you can throw it together in about 20 minutes, making it the perfect option for busy weeknights.
This may sound a little crazy, but BBQ sauce and pasta are an awesome combination.
It’s amazing on so many different levels. It is buttery, slightly spicy, smoky and a little sweet — and depending on how hot you like your food, you can add some chipotle powder, hot sauce, etc… take a bite and you’ll agree: this is delicious.
I highly recommend adding bacon to this pasta, not only for it’s crispy texture, but also to inject a nice smoky flavor. Once we’ve got the bacon crispy it’s a breeze from there. We don’t discard the bacon’s grease from the pan and start to make the sauce from there.
The BBQ sauce complements the crispy bacon and tender roasted bell pepper so well, making it a real taste sensation. This is a recipe not to be missed. Just add a big side salad and enjoy.
Let me guide you through the recipe with this step-by-step VIDEO.
RECIPE NOTES
- make it vegetarian by swapping out the bacon, just add a little more smoked paprika to boost the flavors
- add veggies like sweetcorn, sun-dried tomatoes or spinach
- if you want more spice, add an extra pinch of red pepper flakes
- add chicken for a richer pasta
- use your favorite small-shaped pasta that holds the sauce, like shells, orecchiette, penne or fusilli
- instead of crème fraiche use heavy cream
- serve with garlic bread and a crisp lettuce salad
More easy pasta dishes, please!
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Calories Per Serving: 555 kcalBBQ Bacon Pasta with Roasted Peppers
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