Creamy Blt Pasta (Rachael Ray) Recipe

Name: Creamy Blt Pasta (Rachael Ray)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta; 5 -6 slices good quality bacon, sliced across into 1/2-inch thick slices; 3 medium leeks, trimmed, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2-inch thick; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; black pepper; 1 round tablespoon tomato paste; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 4 tomatoes, skinned, seeds removed and diced; 1 (5 1/2 ounce) package boursin cheese combined with 3 tablespoons minced mixed herbs such as thyme, sage, rosemary and parsley; parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 lb penne pasta
5 -6 slices good quality bacon, sliced across into 1/2-inch thick slices
3 medium leeks, trimmed, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2-inch thick
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
black pepper
1 round tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 tomatoes, skinned, seeds removed and diced
1 (5 1/2 ounce) package boursin cheese combined with 3 tablespoons minced mixed herbs such as thyme, sage, rosemary and parsley
parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta. Once at a full rolling boil, salt water and cook pasta to al dente.
2
In medium sized saute pan, fry the bacon until almost crisp.
3
Drain and set aside.
4
In the remaining bacon drippings, add leeks and garlic and season with pepper. Stir a few minutes to soften then add tomato paste and stir a minute more; add wine and reduce by half. Add tomatoes and heat through.
5
Stir in the cheese, reduce heat to low and cook until melted.
6
Reserve about 1/2 cup starchy cooking liquid just before draining pasta, then drain, return to the pot and add sauce to the pasta.
7
Add the bacon in and toss, using starchy water to combine. Adjust the seasoning of pasta to taste, serve in shallow bowls topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.

1301

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb penne pasta, 5 -6 slices good quality bacon, sliced across into 1/2-inch thick slices, 3 medium leeks, trimmed, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2-inch thick, 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Creamy Blt Pasta (Rachael Ray) falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Creamy Blt Pasta (Rachael Ray)

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