Ingredients
lb. bacon
3/4 lb. fusilli
1/2 c. grated Parmesan
3 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. 1-inch pieces fresh chives
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper
Preparation
Step 1In a large frying pan, cook the pieces of bacon until they are golden brown and crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon from the pan and drain it on paper towels.Step 2In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the fusilli until done, about 13 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water and drain the pasta.Step 3Toss the pasta with the Parmesan until thoroughly combined. Stir in 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta-cooking water, the bacon, butter, chives, salt, and pepper. Stir in more of the reserved pasta-cooking water if needed to make the dish moist. Serve topped with additional Parmesan.Step 4Wine Recommendation: To add a lively note to this delicious pasta, try a white wine that has a good, crisp acidity. A sauvignon blanc from New Zealand would be perfect.
