Brie Pasta

This is one of my favorite recipes, probably because it combines two of my favorite things: 1) brie; and 2) pasta. Not to mention, it is incredibly easy to make.

Ingredients

10 oz. pasta (I think that a longer, somewhat thinner pasta works best, like a spaghetti or a fettuccine)
1/2 cup leftover pasta water
4 pieces bacon
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 lb brie, cut into cubes (although it may be tempting, stick with regular brie, rather than reaching for the low-fat or low-cal brie. It really makes a big difference)
10 basil leaves (fresh or dried basil)


Instructions

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook pasta. Drain pasta when al dente, but reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and set aside.

2. While the pasta is cooking, cook bacon until crispy. When done, remove and cool on a paper towel-lined plate. Once cool, cut the bacon into bite-sized pieces.

3. Heat olive oil (about 1 tbsp) in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add garlic and cook for roughly 30 seconds.

4. Add cubed brie into the skillet, as well as the reserved pasta water. Stir constantly until the brie is completely melted. Once melted, add the pasta, bacon, and basil. Toss together to combine.

5. Enjoy to the fullest extent possible and try to refrain from scarfing it down like a crazy person. (Refraining from scarfing this dish down might be the hardest step!)

This Brie Pasta did not last long after I took this picture!