yields four servings
Polenta:
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 teaspoons kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1 1/4 cups polenta or yellow cornmeal
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
3/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Freshly ground black pepper
To Assemble:10 to 12 strips thick-cut applewood smoked bacon (about 1 pound)
1 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature (about 8 ounces)
3 tablespoons maple syrup or agave
Pinch kosher salt
1/2 cup dried cranberries?For the polenta: Bring the broth, 2 1/2 cups water and the salt to a boil in a heavy 5-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in the polenta. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and the cornmeal is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the Parmesan, milk and butter. Stir until the butter and Parmesan have melted. Season with salt and pepper.
For assembly: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange the bacon in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until brown and crispy, 15 to 17 minutes. Drain on paper towels. When the bacon is cool enough to handle, chop into 1/2-inch pieces. Set aside.
Whisk together the mascarpone cheese, maple syrup and salt in a small bowl until smooth.
Transfer the polenta to 4 bowls or serving plates. Divide the bacon pieces and spoon on top. Dollop each serving with the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with the dried cranberries.??bacon recipe courtesy of: Giada De Laurentiis, "Rise and Shine," Giada at Home, Food Network
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2923. STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC BACON PIZZA
yields 1 12- to 14-inch pizza?
For the sauce:
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup good quality strawberry jam or preserves
1 teaspoon sriracha chili sauce
To assemble:
1 ball pizza dough
Olive oil, for brushing
1 cup shredded or?diced?cooked chicken
4 slices applewood smoked bacon, diced and cooked until crisp
½ cup thinly sliced yellow onion
4 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
2 oz. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2-3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Scant ½ cup hulled strawberries, diced
Add the balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and let cook 4-5 minutes or until reduced by about half with a thick, syrupy texture. In a small bowl, combine the balsamic reduction with the strawberry jam and sriracha chili sauce. Set aside.
To make the pizza, heat the oven to 500? F and preheat a pizza stone for at least 30 minutes. Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-14 inch round. Lightly brush the perimeter of the dough with olive oil. Spread the balsamic-strawberry mixture in a thin layer over the crust. Layer with the chicken, bacon, onion, cheeses, cilantro, and strawberries.
Transfer the pizza to the preheated pizza stone and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the crust is lightly browned, about 11-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
bacon recipe courtesy of: Annie's Eats, May 9, 2012
For the sauce:
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup good quality strawberry jam or preserves
1 teaspoon sriracha chili sauce
To assemble:
1 ball pizza dough
Olive oil, for brushing
1 cup shredded or?diced?cooked chicken
4 slices applewood smoked bacon, diced and cooked until crisp
½ cup thinly sliced yellow onion
4 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
2 oz. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2-3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Scant ½ cup hulled strawberries, diced
Add the balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and let cook 4-5 minutes or until reduced by about half with a thick, syrupy texture. In a small bowl, combine the balsamic reduction with the strawberry jam and sriracha chili sauce. Set aside.
To make the pizza, heat the oven to 500? F and preheat a pizza stone for at least 30 minutes. Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-14 inch round. Lightly brush the perimeter of the dough with olive oil. Spread the balsamic-strawberry mixture in a thin layer over the crust. Layer with the chicken, bacon, onion, cheeses, cilantro, and strawberries.
Transfer the pizza to the preheated pizza stone and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the crust is lightly browned, about 11-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
bacon recipe courtesy of: Annie's Eats, May 9, 2012
2910. SALSA VERDE PIZZA with GOAT CHEESE and BACON
makes one large pizza, serving four?
2 cups (10 ounces) all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon instant or rapid-rise yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup room-temperature water
1/3 cup beer
A few tablespoons good-quality olive oil
2/3 cup roasted tomatillo salsa
A couple of very thin slices of red onion
4 ounces goat cheese, coarsely crumbled into roughly 1/2-inch pieces
3 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and coarsely crumbled2 tablespoons grated Mexican queso anejo, Romano or Parmesan
A handful of cilantro leaves?
Make the dough: In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, yeast and salt. Measure in the water and? beer. Stir to combine everything into a rough-looking mass. Cover with plastic wrap and leave at room temperature for 8 to 18 hours.?
Form, bake and serve the pizza: Heat the oven to 500 degrees. Generously oil a 13 x 18 rimmed baking sheet (what’s called a “half sheet pan”). Use a rubber spatula to gently deflate the dough and scrape it out onto the baking sheet. Gently coax the dough into an even rectangle about 9 by 13 inches.
Spread on the sauce, leaving a 1-inch border around the outside. Scatter on the bacon, sliced onion and crumbled goat cheese. Bake in the middle of the oven until puffy and brown, about 25 minutes.
Sprinkle with queso anejo and cilantro leaves, cut in squares and carry to your lucky guests.
bacon recipe courtesy of: Rick Bayless, Mexico—One Plate at a Time, Season 8
2 cups (10 ounces) all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon instant or rapid-rise yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup room-temperature water
1/3 cup beer
A few tablespoons good-quality olive oil
2/3 cup roasted tomatillo salsa
A couple of very thin slices of red onion
4 ounces goat cheese, coarsely crumbled into roughly 1/2-inch pieces
3 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and coarsely crumbled2 tablespoons grated Mexican queso anejo, Romano or Parmesan
A handful of cilantro leaves?
Make the dough: In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, yeast and salt. Measure in the water and? beer. Stir to combine everything into a rough-looking mass. Cover with plastic wrap and leave at room temperature for 8 to 18 hours.?
Form, bake and serve the pizza: Heat the oven to 500 degrees. Generously oil a 13 x 18 rimmed baking sheet (what’s called a “half sheet pan”). Use a rubber spatula to gently deflate the dough and scrape it out onto the baking sheet. Gently coax the dough into an even rectangle about 9 by 13 inches.
Spread on the sauce, leaving a 1-inch border around the outside. Scatter on the bacon, sliced onion and crumbled goat cheese. Bake in the middle of the oven until puffy and brown, about 25 minutes.
Sprinkle with queso anejo and cilantro leaves, cut in squares and carry to your lucky guests.
bacon recipe courtesy of: Rick Bayless, Mexico—One Plate at a Time, Season 8
2902. CAMPANELLE with CHICKEN, BACON, BUTTERNUT SQUASH and PEAS
serves four
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1 pound campanelle pasta
4 slices bacon, diced
1 yellow onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 cups shredded cooked chicken, from 1/2 a whole chicken
2 cups roasted butternut squash
grated Parmesan, for serving
chopped fresh parsley, for serving
Place peas in a colander set in the sink. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta into the colander over the peas; set aside. Place the bacon in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Cook until the bacon is crisp, about 6 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper-towel lined plate. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat from the pan. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 6 minutes. Add salt and red pepper, cook for 1 minute. Add wine, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon. Add chicken broth and cook until reduced by half. Stir in butter and lemon juice until butter is melted and combined. Stir in chicken and vegetables and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add pasta and peas and toss to combine. Serve pasta garnished with Parmesan and parsley.
bacon recipe courtesy of: Sam Talbot, GMC Trade Secrets
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1 pound campanelle pasta
4 slices bacon, diced
1 yellow onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 cups shredded cooked chicken, from 1/2 a whole chicken
2 cups roasted butternut squash
grated Parmesan, for serving
chopped fresh parsley, for serving
Place peas in a colander set in the sink. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta into the colander over the peas; set aside. Place the bacon in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Cook until the bacon is crisp, about 6 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper-towel lined plate. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat from the pan. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 6 minutes. Add salt and red pepper, cook for 1 minute. Add wine, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon. Add chicken broth and cook until reduced by half. Stir in butter and lemon juice until butter is melted and combined. Stir in chicken and vegetables and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add pasta and peas and toss to combine. Serve pasta garnished with Parmesan and parsley.
bacon recipe courtesy of: Sam Talbot, GMC Trade Secrets
2895. CREAMY CHEESE and BACON VERMICELLI
serves three
8 oz. vermicelli
¼ cup sliced green onions
1 tablespoon margarine or butter
1 cup milk
4 oz cream cheese, cubed
3 tablespoons chopped parsley or 1-1/2 tsp dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
6 bacon slices, cooked crisply, crumbled?grated Parmesan cheese?Cook vermicelli according to package directions. Drain, cover and set aside. In small saucepan, sauté green onions in margarine or butter. Add milk, cream cheese, parsley and seasonings. Cook, stirring constantly over low heat until smooth and cheese is melted. Add cooked pasta to pan; toss with cream cheese mixture and bacon. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.??bacon recipe courtesy of: Mueller's Pasta, Jersey City, New Jersey
8 oz. vermicelli
¼ cup sliced green onions
1 tablespoon margarine or butter
1 cup milk
4 oz cream cheese, cubed
3 tablespoons chopped parsley or 1-1/2 tsp dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
6 bacon slices, cooked crisply, crumbled?grated Parmesan cheese?Cook vermicelli according to package directions. Drain, cover and set aside. In small saucepan, sauté green onions in margarine or butter. Add milk, cream cheese, parsley and seasonings. Cook, stirring constantly over low heat until smooth and cheese is melted. Add cooked pasta to pan; toss with cream cheese mixture and bacon. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.??bacon recipe courtesy of: Mueller's Pasta, Jersey City, New Jersey
2887. RED WINE PINTO BEANS with SMOKY BACON
yields 8 to 10 servings
1/2 pound smoky bacon, diced
1 large onion, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 large sprigs rosemary
1 pound dried pinto beans, soaked overnight
1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt, more to taste
2 cups dry red wine
extra-virgin olive oil, for serving (optional)
coarsely grated Parmesan, for serving (optional)
coarsely ground black pepper or red pepper flakes, for serving (optional)
In the bottom of a large pot over medium-high heat, brown bacon until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in onion, celery, carrots, garlic and rosemary. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
Drain beans and add to pot along with 1 tablespoon salt. Pour in enough water to just cover the beans (about 7 to 8 cups). Bring liquid to a boil; reduce heat and simmer gently until beans are just tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Meanwhile, in a small pot over medium heat, simmer wine until it is reduced to 2/3 cup, 20 to 30 minutes.
Remove rosemary branches from bean pot and discard them. Pour wine into beans and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 to 20 minutes longer to meld flavors and thicken broth to taste. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan, if desired; add more salt and black or red pepper to taste.
bacon recipe courtesy of: The New York Times Magazine, February 20, 2013
1/2 pound smoky bacon, diced
1 large onion, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 large sprigs rosemary
1 pound dried pinto beans, soaked overnight
1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt, more to taste
2 cups dry red wine
extra-virgin olive oil, for serving (optional)
coarsely grated Parmesan, for serving (optional)
coarsely ground black pepper or red pepper flakes, for serving (optional)
In the bottom of a large pot over medium-high heat, brown bacon until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in onion, celery, carrots, garlic and rosemary. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
Drain beans and add to pot along with 1 tablespoon salt. Pour in enough water to just cover the beans (about 7 to 8 cups). Bring liquid to a boil; reduce heat and simmer gently until beans are just tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Meanwhile, in a small pot over medium heat, simmer wine until it is reduced to 2/3 cup, 20 to 30 minutes.
Remove rosemary branches from bean pot and discard them. Pour wine into beans and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 to 20 minutes longer to meld flavors and thicken broth to taste. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan, if desired; add more salt and black or red pepper to taste.
bacon recipe courtesy of: The New York Times Magazine, February 20, 2013
2873. TRIPLE-CHEESE SPINACH MANICOTTI with BACON
makes six servings?
12 manicotti shells, uncooked
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 8 oz. package neufchatel cheese, softened
1 10 oz. package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon each dried basil and oregano leaves
1 24 oz. jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese?
Heat oven to 350ºF. Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat 4 to 5 min or until crisp. Use slotted spoon to remove bacon from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels. Add onions and garlic to drippings; cook and stir 2 min. Add ground beef; cook and stir 6 to 7 min. or until no longer pink. Stir in bacon, Neufchatel, spinach, mozzarella and herbs. Drain shells; fill with meat mixture. Pour 1 cup sauce into bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish; top with shells. Add water to spaghetti sauce jar. Cover with lid and shake jar. Pour water over shells; cover with foil. Bake 45 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 35 min. Top with Parmesan.
bacon recipe courtesy of: Kraft Foods, Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, Illinois 60093
12 manicotti shells, uncooked
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 8 oz. package neufchatel cheese, softened
1 10 oz. package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon each dried basil and oregano leaves
1 24 oz. jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese?
Heat oven to 350ºF. Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat 4 to 5 min or until crisp. Use slotted spoon to remove bacon from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels. Add onions and garlic to drippings; cook and stir 2 min. Add ground beef; cook and stir 6 to 7 min. or until no longer pink. Stir in bacon, Neufchatel, spinach, mozzarella and herbs. Drain shells; fill with meat mixture. Pour 1 cup sauce into bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish; top with shells. Add water to spaghetti sauce jar. Cover with lid and shake jar. Pour water over shells; cover with foil. Bake 45 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 35 min. Top with Parmesan.
bacon recipe courtesy of: Kraft Foods, Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, Illinois 60093
2848. BAKED TORTELLINI with BACON
serves six
4 slices bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small white onion, diced medium
1 garlic clove, minced
coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
2 packages (8.8 ounces each) cheese tortellini
1/2 cup grated Parmesan (1 ounce)
Heat broiler, with rack in top position. In a medium saucepan, cook bacon over medium until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel to drain. Add onion and garlic to pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
Slowly add milk, whisking constantly. Add tortellini and bring to a boil over medium-high, stirring occasionally. Reduce to a simmer; cook, stirring often, until liquid has thickened, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in bacon and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Transfer to a 2-quart broilerproof baking dish and top with 1/4 cup Parmesan. Broil until top is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
bacon recipe courtesy of: Martha Stewart/Sarah Carey, Everyday Food, December 2010
4 slices bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small white onion, diced medium
1 garlic clove, minced
coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
2 packages (8.8 ounces each) cheese tortellini
1/2 cup grated Parmesan (1 ounce)
Heat broiler, with rack in top position. In a medium saucepan, cook bacon over medium until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel to drain. Add onion and garlic to pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
Slowly add milk, whisking constantly. Add tortellini and bring to a boil over medium-high, stirring occasionally. Reduce to a simmer; cook, stirring often, until liquid has thickened, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in bacon and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Transfer to a 2-quart broilerproof baking dish and top with 1/4 cup Parmesan. Broil until top is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
bacon recipe courtesy of: Martha Stewart/Sarah Carey, Everyday Food, December 2010
2847. ROASTED LAMB CHOP, ENGLISH PEA PUREE, SMOKED BACON and PARMESAN
yields four servings
Lamb Chops:
2 Colorado lamb racks
5 cloves garlic, chopped
4 shallots, chopped
4 sprigs parsley, chopped
¼ cup vegetable oil
salt and pepper, to taste
English Pea Puree:
2 lb. English peas
½ cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
1 gallon water?
salt, to taste
Smoked Bacon:
1 lb. slab smoked bacon
1 cup English peas
Parmesan Foam:
1 lb. parmigiano-reggiano, grated
1 cup milk
¼ lb butter
For the Lamb Chops: Using a sharp knife, remove fat cap from lamb racks. Scrape the bone down to the end of the eye. Make sure bone has no meat and perfectly clean. Combine with remaining ingredients and let marinate overnight. Remove meat from marinade and wrap bones with wet paper towel then foil so they don’t burn. Season lamb with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot pan and finish in 350-degree F oven until desired doneness. Let rest in oil before slicing.
For the English Pea Puree: Shuck peas from their husks. Bring salted water to boil and blanch peas for three minutes, or until cooked through but still toothsome. Shock in ice bath to chill quickly and keep bright green color. Put in vita prep with mint and slowly incorporate chicken stock until puree consistency. Pass through metal tami using a rubber spatula. Season with salt and white pepper.
For the Smoked Bacon: Remove skin off bacon and cut into small dice. Sauté until cooked through. Keep warm and toss with English peas.
For the Parmesan Foam: Melt parmesan in milk. Using an immersion blender, add butter and froth the top.
To Serve: Spread pea puree and parmesan sauce on plate. Top with bacon and peas. Slice lamb and arrange on top. Garnish with parmesan foam.
bacon recipe courtesy of: Alex Reznik, Top Chef, Season 7, Episode 9, Elimination Challenge, Bravo TV
Lamb Chops:
2 Colorado lamb racks
5 cloves garlic, chopped
4 shallots, chopped
4 sprigs parsley, chopped
¼ cup vegetable oil
salt and pepper, to taste
English Pea Puree:
2 lb. English peas
½ cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
1 gallon water?
salt, to taste
Smoked Bacon:
1 lb. slab smoked bacon
1 cup English peas
Parmesan Foam:
1 lb. parmigiano-reggiano, grated
1 cup milk
¼ lb butter
For the Lamb Chops: Using a sharp knife, remove fat cap from lamb racks. Scrape the bone down to the end of the eye. Make sure bone has no meat and perfectly clean. Combine with remaining ingredients and let marinate overnight. Remove meat from marinade and wrap bones with wet paper towel then foil so they don’t burn. Season lamb with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot pan and finish in 350-degree F oven until desired doneness. Let rest in oil before slicing.
For the English Pea Puree: Shuck peas from their husks. Bring salted water to boil and blanch peas for three minutes, or until cooked through but still toothsome. Shock in ice bath to chill quickly and keep bright green color. Put in vita prep with mint and slowly incorporate chicken stock until puree consistency. Pass through metal tami using a rubber spatula. Season with salt and white pepper.
For the Smoked Bacon: Remove skin off bacon and cut into small dice. Sauté until cooked through. Keep warm and toss with English peas.
For the Parmesan Foam: Melt parmesan in milk. Using an immersion blender, add butter and froth the top.
To Serve: Spread pea puree and parmesan sauce on plate. Top with bacon and peas. Slice lamb and arrange on top. Garnish with parmesan foam.
bacon recipe courtesy of: Alex Reznik, Top Chef, Season 7, Episode 9, Elimination Challenge, Bravo TV
2827. CREAMY PAPPARDELLE with LEEKS and BACON
makes six servings
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces
2 medium leeks, white and pale-green parts only, halved lengthwise, sliced crosswise
Kosher salt
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 pound pappardelle or fettuccine
1 cup finely grated Parmesan or Grana Padano
Heat oil and butter in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring often, until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp, 5-8 minutes. Add leeks and season with salt. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring often, until leeks begin to brown, 5-8 minutes. Add cream, thyme, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened and coats the back of a spoon, 5-8 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 2 cups pasta cooking liquid. Add pasta, Parmesan, and 1 cup pasta cooking liquid to sauce and stir to coat. Increase heat to medium and continue stirring, adding more cooking liquid as needed, until sauce coats pasta.
bacon recipe courtesy of: Sara Jenkins, Bon Appétit, February 2013
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces
2 medium leeks, white and pale-green parts only, halved lengthwise, sliced crosswise
Kosher salt
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 pound pappardelle or fettuccine
1 cup finely grated Parmesan or Grana Padano
Heat oil and butter in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring often, until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp, 5-8 minutes. Add leeks and season with salt. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring often, until leeks begin to brown, 5-8 minutes. Add cream, thyme, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened and coats the back of a spoon, 5-8 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 2 cups pasta cooking liquid. Add pasta, Parmesan, and 1 cup pasta cooking liquid to sauce and stir to coat. Increase heat to medium and continue stirring, adding more cooking liquid as needed, until sauce coats pasta.
bacon recipe courtesy of: Sara Jenkins, Bon Appétit, February 2013