Paccheri with artichoke cream and crispy bacon: a first course that smells of celebration (and Calabria!)
A first course that combines elegance and comfort: fresh pasta paccheri, full-bodied and enveloping, embrace a velvety artichoke cream with a delicate and refined flavor. To complete the dish, the crispy bacon adds a savory note and an irresistible texture, creating a perfect balance between softness and crunchiness.
If you've never tried the combination of the velvety delicacy of the artichoke and the crunchy flavor of the bacon, now is the time to do so. And we promise: it will be love at first taste.
An artichoke... all Calabrian
The artichoke, in its simplicity, is a noble ingredient. From tip to root, it is a concentration of taste, history and health. In Calabria we have always loved it: we cook it, we preserve it, we transform it. And from this passion was born Le Creme – Carciofi Dodaro Selection, a delicious artisanal spreadable cream, made only with top-quality ingredients, perfect for bruschetta, savory pies, and obviously to season a dream pasta dish.
The recipe: Paccheri with artichoke cream and crispy bacon
Ingredients for 2 people:
- 180g of paccheri
- 1 jar of Le Creme – Carciofi Dodaro Selection
- 80g of diced or thinly sliced bacon
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Grated cheese (optional)
- Pepper black
Method:
- While the water for the pasta is boiling, brown the bacon in a pan with a drizzle of oil until it is nice and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, lower the heat and add the artichoke cream. Add a ladle of cooking water and mix until you get a creamy sauce.
- Drain the paccheri al dente and toss them directly in the pan with the cream.
- Add the crispy bacon and a sprinkling of pepper.
- Plate elegantly and, if you like, add a touch of grated cheese.
Easy, quick, spectacular. To make and remake, perhaps in company.
When simplicity becomes gourmet
This is one of those recipes that wins over even the most skeptical. Thanks to our artisan cream, the flavor of the artichoke becomes intense but not invasive, ready to welcome the crunchy touch of the bacon. A first course that tells the Italian tradition, but with a contemporary twist that smells of innovation.
After all, it's all a question of love
Yes, because behind every Dodaro Selection jar there is a pinch of love: for the Calabrian land, for genuine cuisine, for full and happy tables. This dish was created to make you smile, to make you say “mmm” at the first bite, to bring a little sunshine (and flavor!) even to the grayest days.
What are you waiting for? Try our paccheri with artichoke cream and crispy bacon. And don't forget to tell us how it went or suggest your favorite variation!