{"id":262,"date":"2023-06-26T16:53:42","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T16:53:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ultra-bronze.com\/?p=262"},"modified":"2023-09-07T15:30:25","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T15:30:25","slug":"blt-pasta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.ultra-bronze.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/26\/blt-pasta\/","title":{"rendered":"BLT Pasta"},"content":{"rendered":"

This hot BLT Pasta is really simple to make and so delicious to devour!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Typically you\u2019d see BLT pasta in a cold pasta salad context, but today I\u2019m going to show you just how delicious a hot BLT pasta is! Follow me\u2026<\/p>\n

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Buttery Breadcrumbs<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

A BLT combo is of course most classically seen in a sandwich. As such, I wanted to incorporate every part of it in this pasta, including the bread.<\/p>\n

I figured if there\u2019s going to be breadcrumbs scattered over my pasta, they better be a) crispy and b) tasty. As such, we\u2019re going to be toasting the breadcrumbs in butter<\/strong> before we use them. This gives them a rich flavour<\/strong> which adds more purpose to the breadcrumbs than simply just adding texture.<\/p>\n

To make the breadcrumbs I use Sourdough<\/strong>. It\u2019s got a firm structure which allows the bread to crisp up really nicely.<\/p>\n

Process shots: add butter to pan (photo 1), melt (photo 2), add Sourdough crumbs (photo 3), toast (photo 4).<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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BLT Pasta<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Once you\u2019ve made the buttery breadcrumbs, you can go in with the bacon.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019ll want to fry the bacon over low-medium heat in order to draw out the fat. This is a crucial step, as it creates the flavour base of the sauce. The excess bacon fat will also emulsify with the excess pasta water to create a light glossy sauce. If you fry the bacon over a heat that\u2019s too high, you won\u2019t be able to render down the fat.<\/p>\n

Starchy Pasta Water<\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t drain away the pasta water once the pasta is cooked! Adding in some of the pasta water will help prevent the dish from drying out. It\u2019ll also help create a very light creamy sauce.<\/p>\n

Process shots: fry bacon then remove (photo 1), fry garlic and tomatoes (photo 2), add spinach (photo 3), add pasta and starchy water (photo 4), add Cr\u00e8me Fra\u00eeche, parmesan and bacon (photo 5), toss (photo 6).<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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BLT Pasta FAQ<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

What cut of bacon should I use?<\/em><\/h3>\n

You\u2019ll want to use streaky bacon because it\u2019s the fattiest cut; the excess fat is what adds flavours and helps create the sauce. I use unsmoked, but you could use smoked if you\u2019d prefer.<\/p>\n

What kind of tomatoes should I use?<\/em><\/h3>\n

Cherry tomatoes work great because they\u2019re pretty sturdy, so don\u2019t turn to mush when you toss the pasta. You could sub baby plum tomatoes.<\/p>\n

Do I have to add creme fraiche?<\/em><\/h3>\n

I highly recommend doing so. It adds a touch of creaminess, which not only prevents the pasta drying out, but it also gives a nod to the addition of mayonnaise in a classic BLT sandwich. You can sub sour cream.<\/p>\n

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Serving BLT Pasta<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Once the pasta is ready to go, you can serve up with a sprinkle of breadcrumbs over each portion, then tuck in and enjoy!<\/p>\n

Alrighty, let\u2019s tuck into the full recipe for this BLT pasta shall we?!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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How to make BLT Pasta<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0(Full Recipe & Video)<\/h2>\n
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