eCook Meal
Black Pepper Bacon Pasta
with cheddar cheese & toasted almonds
This dish combines al dente pasta with a flavourful sauce of freshly ground black pepper, and crispy bacon. Enjoy the perfect balance of peppery heat, creamy cheese, and smoky bacon in every bite. It’s a satisfying, classic pasta dish that will leave you craving more.
Serving guide
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AL DENTE PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
TOASTED Almonds
Place the chopped Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
CRISPY BACON
Return the pan to a medium high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the bacon slices and fry until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel and chop into bite-sized pieces.
CREAMY & PEPPERY
Return the pan to medium heat. Add the Cream, the crushed black peppercorns (to taste), and the grated cheese. Once starting to bubble, vigorously stir until the cheese is melted. Add the chopped bacon, the cooked pasta, and the rinsed Spinach. If it's too thick for your liking, add a splash of pasta water.
PASTA NIGHT
Dish up the creamy pasta and sprinkle over the toasted Almonds. Finish off with a crack of black pepper, if you’d like. Well done, Chef!
AL DENTE PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
TOASTED Almonds
Place the chopped Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
CRISPY BACON
Return the pan to a medium high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the bacon slices and fry until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel and chop into bite-sized pieces.
CREAMY & PEPPERY
Return the pan to medium heat. Add the Cream, the crushed black peppercorns (to taste), and the grated cheese. Once starting to bubble, vigorously stir until the cheese is melted. Add the chopped bacon, the cooked pasta, and the rinsed Spinach. If it's too thick for your liking, add a splash of pasta water.
PASTA NIGHT
Dish up the creamy pasta and sprinkle over the toasted Almonds. Finish off with a crack of black pepper, if you’d like. Well done, Chef!
AL DENTE PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
TOASTED Almonds
Place the chopped Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
CRISPY BACON
Return the pan to a medium high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the bacon slices and fry until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel and chop into bite-sized pieces.
CREAMY & PEPPERY
Return the pan to medium heat. Add the Cream, the crushed black peppercorns (to taste), and the grated cheese. Once starting to bubble, vigorously stir until the cheese is melted. Add the chopped bacon, the cooked pasta, and the rinsed Spinach. If it's too thick for your liking, add a splash of pasta water.
PASTA NIGHT
Dish up the creamy pasta and sprinkle over the toasted Almonds. Finish off with a crack of black pepper, if you’d like. Well done, Chef!
AL DENTE PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
TOASTED Almonds
Place the chopped Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
CRISPY BACON
Return the pan to a medium high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the bacon slices and fry until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel and chop into bite-sized pieces.
CREAMY & PEPPERY
Return the pan to medium heat. Add the Cream, the crushed black peppercorns (to taste), and the grated cheese. Once starting to bubble, vigorously stir until the cheese is melted. Add the chopped bacon, the cooked pasta, and the rinsed Spinach. If it's too thick for your liking, add a splash of pasta water.
PASTA NIGHT
Dish up the creamy pasta and sprinkle over the toasted Almonds. Finish off with a crack of black pepper, if you’d like. Well done, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R152.73
for 4 servings · R38.18 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Spinach needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Almonds needs 40 gEveryday Raw Almonds 1 kg 1 kg at R231.99 · 4% of packR9.28
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Orecchiette Pasta needs 400 gOrecchiette Pasta 500 g 500 g at R69.99 · 80% of packR55.99
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Crushed Black Peppercorns needs 30 mlBlack Peppercorns in Grinder 40 g R46.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R46.99
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Fresh Cream needs 200 mlFresh Full Cream Milk 2 L 2 L at R38.99 · 10% of packR3.90
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Cheddar Cheese needs 160 gBulk Cheddar Cheese 850 g 850 g at R169.99 · 19% of packR32.00
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Streaky Pork Bacon - 12 slices
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Black Pepper Bacon Pasta?
The preparation time for Black Pepper Bacon Pasta with cheddar cheese & toasted almonds is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Black Pepper Bacon Pasta with cheddar cheese & toasted almonds?
The total time required to make Black Pepper Bacon Pasta with cheddar cheese & toasted almonds is between 25 and 40 minutes.
How many servings does Black Pepper Bacon Pasta provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Black Pepper Bacon Pasta?
Almonds, Cheddar Cheese, Cream, Crushed Black Peppercorns, Orecchiette Pasta, Spinach, Streaky Pork Bacon
What is the nutritional information of Black Pepper Bacon Pasta?
Calories: 902, Carbs: 82 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 33.5 grams, Sugar: 7 grams, Salt: 829 grams
How do I prepare Black Pepper Bacon Pasta?
CREAMY & PEPPERY: Return the pan to medium heat. Add the cream, the crushed black peppercorns (to taste), and the grated cheese. Once starting to bubble, vigorously stir until the cheese is melted. Add the chopped bacon, the cooked pasta, and the rinsed spinach. If it's too thick for your liking, add a splash of pasta water. PASTA NIGHT: Dish up the creamy pasta and sprinkle over the toasted almonds. Finish off with a crack of black pepper, if you’d like. Well done, Chef! AL DENTE PASTA: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil. TOASTED ALMONDS: Place the chopped almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. CRISPY BACON: Return the pan to a medium high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the bacon slices and fry until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel and chop into bite-sized pieces.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Black Pepper Bacon Pasta?
Almonds, Cheddar Cheese, Cream, Crushed Black Peppercorns, Orecchiette Pasta, Spinach, Streaky Pork Bacon
How many calories does Black Pepper Bacon Pasta have?
902 calories
How much fat content does Black Pepper Bacon Pasta have?
grams