Name: One-Pot Creamy Kimchi Shells
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 thick-cut slices bacon, cut into ½"-thin strips -; 1 1/2 c. drained kimchi, roughly chopped -; 3 cloves garlic, minced -; 4 c. water -; 2 c. half-and-half -; 1 lb. pasta shells -; 1 tbsp. gochujang (optional) -; 2 tsp. kosher salt -; 2 c. freshly grated Parmesan -; Thinly sliced scallions, for serving -; Toasted sesame seeds, for serving -

Ingredients for - One-Pot Creamy Kimchi Shells

1. 3 thick-cut slices bacon, cut into ½"-thin strips

2. 1 1/2 c. drained kimchi, roughly chopped

3. 3 cloves garlic, minced

4. 4 c. water

5. 2 c. half-and-half

6. 1 lb. pasta shells

7. 1 tbsp. gochujang (optional)

8. 2 tsp. kosher salt

9. 2 c. freshly grated Parmesan

10. Thinly sliced scallions, for serving

11. Toasted sesame seeds, for serving

How to cook deliciously - One-Pot Creamy Kimchi Shells

1 . Stage

In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisp and fat has rendered, 10 minutes.

2 . Stage

Empty all but about 1 tablespoon bacon fat from the pot and add kimchi and garlic. Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Cook until garlic is fragrant and most of the moisture has evaporated from the kimchi, about 2 minutes.

3 . Stage

Add water, half-and-half, pasta, gochujang (if using), and salt. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan until melted.

4 . Stage

Top with scallions and sesame seeds before serving.