BLT PASTA
When another summer tomato sandwich just won't do, try this BLT pasta instead. This clever twist on the classic sandwich substitutes spicy arugula for lettuce and in-season cherry tomatoes for heirlooms, which cook in bacon fat and produce a silky, smoky sauce. If baby arugula is out of reach, baby spinach, watercress or Swiss chard would work well in its place. Serve with a raw, shaved zucchini salad tossed with lemon juice, olive oil and mint.
Provided by Colu Henry
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, weeknight, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water (2 heaping tablespoons kosher salt to about 7 quarts water) to a boil. Add pasta and cook until it is just under al dente, 1 minute less than package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, and drain the pasta.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce: Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-low heat until crisp, stirring occasionally to make sure it does not burn, about 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels. Turn heat to medium and add the tomatoes to the skillet, tossing them to coat in the bacon fat. Season with salt and pepper. As the moisture from the tomatoes releases, scrape any browned bits that have accumulated at the bottom of the pan (add a few tablespoons of the pasta water if you need to) and continue to cook until the tomatoes begin to fall apart, about 5 to 7 minutes more. Add half the cooked bacon back to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the pasta directly to the skillet tossing to coat with the sauce. Add the arugula and 1/4 cup of the pasta water and carefully toss (you'll have a very full pan) until the arugula wilts. Add the cheese and an additional 1/4 cup pasta water and toss together until the cheese emulsifies and the pasta is glossy with sauce. If needed, add another 1/4 cup pasta water to loosen the sauce.
- Serve in bowls and top with remaining bacon. Pass the grated Pecorino Romano at the table and season with flaky salt, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 502, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 522 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Iretha McFarland
[email protected]This pasta was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would have preferred to use less bacon or to use a reduced-sodium bacon.
BM Boshor
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of BLTs, but I actually really enjoyed this pasta. The flavors all worked really well together, and the sauce was delicious.
Lucas Flores
[email protected]This pasta is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it always gets rave reviews.
Carlos Canales
[email protected]I love this pasta! It's so creamy and flavorful. I usually add some extra bacon and cheese to make it even more decadent.
Nayem Hasan
[email protected]This pasta is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. I always add some chopped spinach or kale to the sauce, and they never even notice!
Fodick Entertainment
[email protected]I've made this pasta several times now, and it's always a hit! It's a great weeknight meal because it's quick and easy to make. I usually serve it with a side salad.
Lovely Torres
[email protected]This pasta was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a store-bought Alfredo sauce to save time, and it worked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
INSE SKE
[email protected]I made this pasta for my picky kids, and they loved it! They especially liked the bacon and the creamy sauce. I will definitely be making this again for them.
kevin sprunger
[email protected]This pasta was a great way to use up some leftover bacon and lettuce. I didn't have any tomatoes, so I used sun-dried tomatoes instead. They worked really well in the sauce.
Kathy Hill
[email protected]I had some leftover BLT pasta for lunch today, and it was even better than it was the first time I made it! The flavors had really melded together, and the sauce was even creamier. I would definitely recommend making this pasta ahead of time so that
Taibesi Always
[email protected]This pasta was a bit too rich for my taste. The sauce was very heavy, and I found myself getting tired of it after a few bites. I think I would have preferred a lighter sauce, such as a vinaigrette.
Maaz Sardar
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like this pasta, but I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors all work really well together, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Aminu Kazeem
[email protected]This is my new favorite pasta recipe! It's so simple to make, but it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of bacon, lettuce, and tomato, and the sauce is to die for.
Mb Ifrat
[email protected]I made this pasta for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making it again for my next party.
Ibrahim Buiyan
[email protected]This pasta was easy to make and so tasty! I used whole wheat pasta and added some chopped spinach to the sauce for extra nutrition. My kids loved it!
Channing Murray
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The BLT flavors really shine through in the pasta, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves BLTs.
JIZZY JIZZY
[email protected]This BLT pasta was a hit with my family! The combination of bacon, lettuce, and tomato in a creamy sauce was delicious, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.