Bacon and Corn Pasta with Crème Fraiche
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Bacon and Corn Pasta with Crème Fraiche and Spinach
Yield: 4 servings
2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil, divided
4 slices favorite bacon, chopped into 1/2” pieces
2 corn ears, kernels removed
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 pound fettuccine, or favorite noodles
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 ounces crème fraiche
2 cups baby spinach
4 basil leaves, torn
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
To cook pasta, heat a large pot of water over high heat until boiling. Add enough kosher salt to season the water like sea water(about a handful). When salted water boils vigorously, add pasta and stir immediately to prevent pasta from sticking. Boil until pasta is al dente, according to the package directions (usually about 15 to 20 minutes). Reserve about 1/2 cup pasta water and drain pasta through a colander.
While pasta is cooking, heat one tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and sauté for about 7 to 8 minutes, or until crispy. Remove skillet from heat. Place a paper towel on a plate, and carefully remove bacon using a slotted spoon, leaving most of the bacon fat behind. Return the skillet to medium heat and add additional oil if needed. Add the corn and gently cook until just softened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes are warm and slightly softened, about 3 minutes more. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Remove skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon zest, juice, and crème fraiche. Fold in the bacon and spinach and return to heat until just wilted. Add the cooked pasta, and adjust the sauce consistency, if needed, using reserved pasta water. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Place hot pasta into a large serving bowl and garnish with torn basil leaves. Serve immediately.
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