Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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1
servings
100 g

Pasta

uncooked

0.5 unit

Avocado

mashed

0.25 unit

Onion

thinly sliced

1 clove

Garlic

minced

1 slice

Bacon

cut into strips

40 ml

Extra virgin olive oil

0.5 tbsp

Usukuchi soy sauce

2 tsp

Wasabi

1 tsp

Lemon juice

3 tbsp

Heavy cream

1 unit

Salt

1 unit

Pepper

1 unit

Umami seasoning

1 unit

Black pepper

coarsely ground

Step 1
~2 min

Prepare the ingredients by cutting the garlic, bacon, and onion as specified.

Step 2
~2 min

Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions, reducing the cooking time by 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Step 3
~2 min

While pasta cooks, sauté garlic in olive oil over low heat until fragrant.

Step 4
~2 min

Add sliced onion and bacon to the pan and cook until browned and cooked through.

Step 5
~2 min

Mash avocado in a bowl and mix with usukuchi soy sauce, wasabi, lemon juice, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and umami seasoning (optional).

Step 6
~2 min

Drain cooked pasta and add it to the avocado cream sauce.

Step 7
~2 min

Toss to combine and heat briefly over medium heat.

Step 8
~2 min

Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Step 9
~2 min

Transfer to a plate and garnish with freshly ground black pepper.

Step 10
~2 min

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of wasabi to your taste.

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.

Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot as a main course or side dish.

Pair with a simple salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled shrimp
Roasted vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Japan (inspired)

Cultural Significance

Fusion cuisine blending Japanese and Italian elements.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Lunch
Casual dining

Popularity Score

70/100

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