20 minutes
30 minutes
Serves 4
Recipes » Roasted Red Pepper Fettuccin-eh! with Maple Bacon

Roasted Red Pepper Fettuccin-eh! with Maple Bacon

Bold Canadian flavours come together in a crave-worthy blend of sweet heat, creamy Oka cheese and irresistible candied maple bacon.
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Ingredients

  • 450 g Italpasta Fettuccin-eh!
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) pure maple syrup
  • 4 tsp (20 mL) brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) tomato paste
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) chili flakes
  • 2 cups (500 mL) cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup (250 mL) sliced roasted red pepper
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and black pepper
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter, cubed
  • 1 cup (250 mL) grated Oka cheese
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh basil, torn

Instructions

  • Arrange bacon on parchment-lined rimmed baking sheets. Brush with maple syrup. Sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake at 350°F (180°C), turning once, until golden brown and glazed (20 – 25 minutes). Let cool, then chop.
  • Cook Fettuccin-eh! according to directions. Reserve 1/2 cup (125 mL) pasta water; drain.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Cook tomato paste until lightly caramelized (1 min.). Add onion, garlic and chili flakes. Cook for 3 – 5 minutes, or until it starts to soften. Add tomatoes, roasted red pepper, salt and black pepper. Cook for 5 – 8 minutes or until tomatoes start to blister.
  • Stir in Fettuccin-eh!, reserved pasta water and butter. Stir in Oka and basil until cheese is melted and sauce clings to pasta. Garnish with bacon.
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Tips

Tip: Serve as a main dish, or as a side with roasted, grilled or pan-fried salmon.

Nutritional Analysis

Calories: 810kcalCarbohydrates: 110gProtein: 29gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 950mgFiber: 6gSugar: 25g