Farfalle with bacon and cream sauce

Cookinero 9 Mar 2025

Farfalle is the familiar bow-shaped pasta. In Italy, this type of pasta is usually served with creamy sauces. In this recipe, we offer you a little life hack on how to cook pasta quickly and easily! Fry the mushrooms and bacon, add water, pour in the pasta and cook it along with the rest of the ingredients. The pasta will be soaked in the taste of bacon and mushrooms, which will make it tastier. Finally, add cream. The most important thing is not to add too much water so that the sauce is not runny.

How to cook Farfalle with bacon and cream sauce

Step 1

Farfalle with bacon and cream sauce

Cut the bacon into small slices 1.5-2 cm wide.

Step 2

Farfalle with bacon and cream sauce

Cut the mushrooms into slices.

Step 3

Farfalle with bacon and cream sauce

Heat a frying pan, pour in vegetable oil and fry the bacon slices for 2 minutes until golden brown.

Step 4

Farfalle with bacon and cream sauce

Add the mushrooms to the pan. Fry everything together for another 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Farfalle with bacon and cream sauce

Pour in 1.5 cups of water, add a little salt and wait until it boils.

Step 6

Farfalle with bacon and cream sauce

Add farfalle pasta to boiling water and cook everything on low heat until the pasta is cooked according to the instructions on the package. On average, this takes 7 minutes. It is better not to overcook the pasta, but to bring it to the state of "al dente".

Step 7

Farfalle with bacon and cream sauce

When the pasta is ready and the water has almost evaporated, pour in the cream and add the butter. Simmer the dish for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Add ground black pepper.

Step 8

Farfalle with bacon and cream sauce

Farfalle pasta with bacon in creamy sauce is ready. Garnish the dish with cherry tomatoes and a sprig of dill.

Farfalle with bacon and cream sauce - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, you can use smoked tofu, tempeh, or coconut bacon as a vegetarian substitute for bacon to maintain a smoky flavor.
Replace the cream with coconut cream or a lactose-free heavy cream alternative, and use dairy-free butter or olive oil instead of regular butter.
Other short pasta shapes like penne, fusilli, or bowtie pasta work well as substitutes for farfalle in this recipe.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of water or cream to revive the sauce.
Freezing is not recommended as creamy sauces can separate when thawed. For best results, enjoy fresh or refrigerate for short-term storage.
Try adding spinach, peas, or roasted bell peppers during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking for extra color and nutrition.
Use zucchini noodles (zoodles) or keto-friendly pasta alternatives like shirataki noodles instead of farfalle for a lower-carb version.
A crisp white wine like Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay complements the rich cream sauce, or a light red like Pinot Noir if you prefer red.
Prep the bacon and mushrooms ahead, but cook the pasta fresh and combine just before serving to avoid mushy texture.
Double all ingredients, but cook the pasta in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure even cooking.

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