Bok Choy and Bacon Pasta

A quick and delicious pasta recipe with bok choy and bacon. This recipe uses fettuccine, but it can be made with any type of pasta.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 380 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups water
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 8 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
• 1 pinch dried basil
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons milk, or more to taste
• ½ head bok choy, chopped
• 2 ½ ounces butter
• 3 slices bacon, cut into thin strips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine bok choy and salt in a bowl and rub leaves with salt.

Step 2

Melt 1 1/2 ounces butter in a pot over medium heat. Add bacon and garlic and cook until garlic has softened and bacon is crisp, about 3 minutes. Add bok choy, cover pot, and cook until leaves have softened, about 3 minutes. Add water, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Season with basil and remaining butter.

Step 3

Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and keep warm.

Step 4

Drain half the liquid from the pot with the bok choy and transfer remaining contents to a skillet over medium-high heat. Season with pepper and add milk. Mix in cooked fettuccine. Cook and stir for 1 minute.