Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Bucatini Recipe

Name: Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Bucatini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Garlic Bread Crumbs; 1 garlic clove; 1 cup French bread cubes; 1 teaspoon olive oil; salt; Pasta; 2 slices thick-sliced bacon, diced; 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 cup thinly sliced leek; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 4 ounces dry bucatini pasta or 4 ounces spaghetti; 1 cup fresh spinach leaves; 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme (or a pinch of dried thyme)

Servings: persons

Garlic Bread Crumbs
1 garlic clove
1 cup French bread cubes
1 teaspoon olive oil
salt
Pasta
2 slices thick-sliced bacon, diced
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup thinly sliced leek
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 ounces dry bucatini pasta or 4 ounces spaghetti
1 cup fresh spinach leaves
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme (or a pinch of dried thyme)

1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the bucatini.
2
Mince garlic for the bread crumbs in a food processor. Add 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.
3
Saute bacon for the pasta in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook until crisp, then drain pieces on a paper towel-lined plate. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of drippings.
4
Carmelize the tomatoes and sugar in the drippings over medium heat. Cook until tomatoes begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add leeks; saute until wilted, 3-4 minutes.
5
Deglaze skillet with wine; simmer until liquid is nearly evaporated. Add the broth, vinegar and pepper flakes. Simmer until liquid is reduced by a third, about 5 minutes.
6
Cook bucatini in boiling water according to package directions. Add spinach, thyme, and bacon pieces to sauce. Transfer cooked pasta from cooking water to the skillet using tongs. Toss to coat with sauce. Season with salt, then divide pasta between plates. Sprinkle pasta with reserved bacon pieces and bread crumbs before serving.

300

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Garlic Bread Crumbs, 1 garlic clove, 1 cup French bread cubes, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Bucatini falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Bucatini

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