Brunostpasta (Creamy Brown Cheese Pasta with Bacon)

Method

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente, reserving a cup of the pasta water before draining.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, fry the bacon in a wide pan over medium heat until crisp and its fat has rendered, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the onion and garlic to the bacon fat and soften, about 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Pour in the cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

5. 5

   Whisk in the grated brown cheese a handful at a time until it melts into a glossy, caramel-toned sauce.

   💡 Keep the heat gentle — brown cheese turns grainy if the sauce ever really boils.

6. 6

   Toss the drained spaghetti through the sauce, loosening with splashes of the reserved pasta water until every strand is coated.

7. 7

   Finish with cracked pepper and chopped parsley.