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    Parsnip and Bacon Pasta

    Updated: Jul 8th 2019 โ€ข Published: Aug 26th 2015 โ€ข 6 Comments

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    5 from 2 votes

    Salty bacon, sweet parsnip and fresh rosemary, all tossed through some buttery spaghetti. YUM! This parsnip and bacon pasta is a simple, yet perfect midweek dinner.

    A delicious and different pasta dish. This parsnip and bacon pasta is a quick and easy mid-week dinner.

    Tomorrow my baby turns 5!!!! Not sure where the time has gone! One minute he was so small I could hold him in one arm and now he is nearly as big as his brother. So just a quick post for me tonight as I am busy making brownies for him to take to Kindy and I still need to wrap his birthday presents. Last minute? That is when I am my most productive ๐Ÿ˜‰

    A delicious and different pasta dish. This parsnip and bacon pasta is a quick and easy mid-week dinner.

    Do you remember my pantry clear out? And my great pasta discovery? (Read about it here.) Since then I have been trying to reduce the packets of pasta. Linguine was on a great special this week but I resisted the temptation and didn't throw a couple of packets into the trolley. I can tell you that was hard!!! 40% off my favourite brand and I didn't buy any! But something had to be done so in an attempt to make space we have been eating a lot of pasta. No problem there ๐Ÿ˜‰

    A delicious and different pasta dish. This parsnip and bacon pasta is a quick and easy mid-week dinner.

    This parsnip and bacon pasta is an oldie, I think it is a Jamie Oliver recipe. I first had it when my friend Loz cooked it for us. After a day of Christmas shopping, we were only meant to be staying for a cup of coffee, then suddenly it was 8pm and the red wine was open. Sat in his kitchen we finished the bottle, opened a second and demolished platefuls of parsnip bacon pasta.


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    Parsnip and Bacon Pasta

    Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts
    A delicious and different pasta dish. This parsnip and bacon pasta is a quick and easy mid-week dinner.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Servings 4

    Ingredients
      

    • 200 g bacon (streaky bacon is best)
    • 2 parsnips
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
    • 400 g dried spaghetti
    • 20 g butter
    • 1 clove of garlic
    • 1 handful Parmesan cheese (grated)
    • sea salt
    • freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Chop the bacon into small chunks.
    • Peel the parsnip and cut into small dice.
    • Grate or chop the garlic until very small.
    • Pour the oil into a large frying pan and once hot, fry your bacon over a low heat, so the fat melts. Continue cooking until it starts to crisp. Add the parsnip to the pan along with the rosemary and garlic.
    • Place the frying pan over the lowest heat you can and leave to cook slowly whilst you cook the pasta as per the instructions on the packet.
    • When the pasta is cooked remove 1 cup of the cooking water and then drain well.
    • Tip the pasta into the parsnip mix, add the butter and parmesan, and then about ยผ of the reserved water.
    • Stir everything together until you have a creamy, glossy sauce. If it looks a little dry then add more of the pasta water.
    • Serve immediately with some extra parmesan.
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    A delicious and different pasta dish. This parsnip and bacon pasta is a quick and easy mid-week dinner.

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    Comments

    1. Amy says

      October 04, 2015 at 1:40 pm

      5 stars
      I made this last night for my boyfriend and his parents. It was a big success. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        October 04, 2015 at 2:00 pm

        Oh thank you so much of coming back and commenting. So pleased you and your family enjoyed it ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    2. April@ Girl Gone Gourmet says

      September 14, 2015 at 7:46 pm

      I love simple pasta dishes like this - so perfect on busy weeknights when you need dinner done quickly. Great photos! Stopping by from FBC ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        September 14, 2015 at 8:08 pm

        Thank you April ๐Ÿ™‚
        Pasta is the best for night like that isn't it?

        Reply
    3. Katalina@ Peas and Peonies says

      August 26, 2015 at 11:29 pm

      well pasta and bacon is always a winner in my book, but what a creative take with the parsnip, must definitely pick some on my text grocery trip.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        August 29, 2015 at 8:29 am

        It really does add a wonderful note to the dish. I hope you enjoy it x

        Reply

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