Recipe
Chili Bacon Scallion Pasta
Glossy, salty, savory, and loaded with scallions. No cream, just bacon fat, parmesan, olive oil, and pasta water making magic.
Method
- 01Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- 02Cook chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove excess fat if needed, leaving 2–3 tbsp in the pan.
- 03Add garlic and white scallion parts. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 04Add chili flakes and black pepper. Stir briefly.
- 05Add the al dente pasta to the skillet.
- 06Add parmesan, then olive oil, then chili crisp or chili oil. Splash in pasta water gradually while stirring vigorously until the sauce is glossy and coats the pasta.
- 07Toss in green scallions and serve immediately with extra parmesan.
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