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Kids, Meat, One Pot, Pasta | Rice | Barley, Quick meals  /  3.06.2021

Creamy White Wine Pasta with Bacon

by Anna Chwistek
Anna Chwistek

Delicious pasta shells tossed in a creamy white wine sauce loaded with bacon, peas and spinach. Dry white wine, lots of garlic, a splash of cream and nutty Parmesan come together for a silky-smooth sauce.
It’s light with a hint of indulgence and finished off with a handful of crunchy pistachios on top. A no-fuss pasta dish you can call on any night of the week, yet special enough to make for a dinner party. Just add a big salad alongside and enjoy.

Creamy White Wine Pasta with Bacon

And again, the delicious sauce does the magic trick. Before draining the pasta, we scoop out some of that starchy water, and let it cook for a couple of minutes to thicken the sauce, it’s a trick that works like a charm. This way, the whole dish gets body and an irresistible creamy texture. Then, we toss in the veggies and hearty bacon and call it a dinner.
Let me guide you through the recipe with this step-by-step VIDEO.

Creamy White Wine Pasta with Bacon

Recipe Notes

  • The pasta shapes that best complement this sauce are small-shaped pieces that hold the sauce, like shells, orecchiette, penne, or fusilli.
  • Swap spinach for steamed broccoli or baby kale.
  • Use mushrooms instead of bacon for a vegetarian version.
  • Serve with a leafy side salad.

Creamy White Wine Pasta with Bacon

Creamy White Wine Pasta with Bacon

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Cooking Video

Creamy White Wine Pasta with Bacon
Yield: serves 4

Creamy White Wine Pasta with Bacon

Creamy White Wine Pasta with Bacon
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 9 ounces/250 g pasta shells
  • 7 ounces/200 g salty bacon, cut into lardons
  • 3.5 ounces/100 g peas, frozen
  • 2 ounces/50 g spinach
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ⅔ cup/150 ml dry white wine
  • ½ cup/100 ml cream 20% fat
  • 2 ounces/50 g grated Parmesan, more for serving
  • ½ tsp each: salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, dried sage
  • 4 tbsp toasted salted pistachios

Instructions

    1. Add the pasta to a large pot of boiling, generously salted water. Cook for 2 minutes less than the package’s instructions. Drain, reserving ½ cup of the cooking water.
    2. In the meantime, heat oil and butter in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon, cook until crispy and golden brown, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate, while trying to leave as much grease as possible in the pan.
    3. To the same pan, add garlic. Cook over low heat, about 2 minutes or until fragrant and soft. Pour in white wine, stir with a wooden spoon to dissolve the browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, dried sage.
    4. Add pasta, peas and ¼ cup of the cooking water, simmer for 2 minutes.
    5. Add spinach, stir until wilted. Add cream and gradually stir in the Parmesan cheese until it melts into the sauce.
    6. Lastly, add bacon back to the pan. Toss to combine. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
    7. Divide the pasta among bowls. Garnish with the pistachios, more grated Parmesan and black pepper. Enjoy!

Notes

Calories Per Serving: 581 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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14 comments

  • Gloria Thompson
    4.06.2021

    I think I’m in love with your bacon dumpling recipe. I might use just a little bacon and lots of mushrooms. Thank you for a delicious recipe that I know has got to be delicious!

    Reply
    • Anna
      4.06.2021

      Thanks! Hope you love it!

      Reply
  • Janet Bowden
    4.06.2021

    Love it

    Reply
    • Anna
      4.06.2021

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  • April
    27.06.2021

    Absolutely delicious!

    Reply
    • Anna
      27.06.2021

      So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for making!

      Reply
  • Karen
    21.10.2021

    Just made this for the family!! Wow! So good … Super easy!! I love it!!!!

    Reply
    • Anna Chwistek
      21.10.2021

      fantastic! that’s so nice to hear, I’m really happy you enjoyed this recipe. thank you for giving it a try!

      Reply
  • Sherry Katana
    4.11.2021

    This white wine pasta is AMAZING!! Even my picky neighbor loves it. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Anna Chwistek
      4.11.2021

      fantastic! that’s so nice to hear. Thanks so much for making this recipe, I’m delighted that it was enjoyed!

      Reply
  • Stephanie
    16.11.2021

    What would you suggest as a substitute for peas? My husband isn’t a fan of peas but I would really like to try this recipe.

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Anna Chwistek
      16.11.2021

      Hi, you can use zucchini or broccoli. Hope you love this one!

      Reply
  • Anna
    24.10.2022

    Love this! Remembers me of a childhood dish my mom used to make with ham instead of bacon and fresh salad instead of spinach..tossed in right at the end ..delicious!

    Reply
    • Anna Chwistek
      24.10.2022

      Sounds delish!

      Reply

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