One-Pot Creamy Kimchi Shells (Italians, Don)

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Ingredients:
3 thick-cut slices of bacon, sliced into ½"-thin strips
1 1/2 c. drained kimchi, roughly chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
4 c. water
2 c. half-and-half
1 lb. pasta shells
1 tbsp. gochujang for a spicy kick (optional)
2 tsp. kosher salt
2 c. freshly grated Parmesan
Thinly sliced scallions for garnish
Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Directions:
Step 1: Cook Bacon
In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crispy, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Step 2: Add Kimchi and Garlic
Reserve about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat. Add kimchi and minced garlic. Cook until garlic is fragrant and most of the moisture has evaporated from the kimchi, about 2 minutes.
Step 3: Cook Pasta
Add water, half-and-half, pasta, gochujang (optional), and salt. Bring to a boil and cook until pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan until melted.
Step 4: Garnish and Serve
Top with scallions and sesame seeds before serving.
Step 1: Cook Bacon
In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crispy, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Step 2: Add Kimchi and Garlic
Reserve about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat. Add kimchi and minced garlic. Cook until garlic is fragrant and most of the moisture has evaporated from the kimchi, about 2 minutes.
Step 3: Cook Pasta
Add water, half-and-half, pasta, gochujang (optional), and salt. Bring to a boil and cook until pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan until melted.
Step 4: Garnish and Serve
Top with scallions and sesame seeds before serving.
Edited by munhana, 25 November 2023 - 07:50 PM.