Recipe

Blt Pasta Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Kathye / All my dishes 1 year, 7 months ago Simple pasta is light yet very flavorful. The caramelized tomatoes give the sauce deep flavor and leeks add sweetness. The garlic crumbs are optional, but they give the whole dish fabulous texture. This comes from "Cuisine at Home" magazine. Prep:15m Cook:20m Servings:3	Kathye
	spring pasta dish

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Ingredients

Pasta:

2 strips thick-sliced bacon, diced

1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

1/2 tsp sugar

1/2 cup leeks, thinly sliced

1/4 cup dry white wine

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 tsp red wine vinegar

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

4 oz dry bucatini or spaghetti

1 cup fresh spinach leaves

1/4 tsp minced fresh thyme (or a pinch of dry thyme)

For garlic bread crumbs:

1 clove garlic

1 cup French bread, cubed (about one 1/2 inch thick slice)

1 T olive oil

salt to taste

Directions

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.

Mince the garlic for the bread crumbs in a food processor, add the cubed bread, and process until coarse.

Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium: add crumbs and toast until golden, 3-4 minutes, stirring often. Season with salt and set aside.

Saute the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat.

Cook until crisp, then drain on paper-towel. Pour off all but 1 T. drippings.

Caramelize the tomatoes and sugar in the drippings over medium heat.

Cook until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.

Add the leeks, saute until wilted, 3-4 minutes.

Deglaze with wine; simmer until liquid is nearly evaporated.

Add the broth, vinegar, and pepper flakes and simmer until reduced by 1/3, about 5 minutes.

Cook the pasta in boiling water according to package directions.

Add the spinach, thyme, and bacon pieces to the sauce.

Transfer the cooked pasta from the pot to the pan using tongs.

Toss to coat.

Season with salt, then transfer to large serving platter or individual plates.

Sprinkle with garlic bread crumbs before serving.

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Comments

chefmeow 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Yummy. Great recipe here. Thanks for sharing.

waterlily 1 year, 7 months ago said:
This sounds fabulous! Did you know that Hormel now offers a "Natural Choice" bacon that is sodium nitrite free?

lunasea 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Oh wow - this makes me hungry just thinking about it. Great recipe....I cannot wait to make it. You know, if I had the spinach, I could make it tonight. Yummm....I like the sound of that! Great offering - thanks so much...

turtle66 1 year, 6 months ago said:
This looks good "SAVED" TY,

rosemaryblue 1 year, 6 months ago said:
This is a super recipe! Just fabulous!

crabhappychick 1 year, 6 months ago said:
After buying bacon & tomatoes at Costco this weekend - 4 POUNDS of bacon at a time! - this one's on the menu for this week!

debwin 1 year, 6 months ago said:
This is right up my alley, I give it a 5