Rotelle With Bacon, Watercress, And Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Rotelle With Bacon, Watercress, And Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips; 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 1 bunch watercress (about 5 ounces), tough stems removed; 3/4 pound rotelle; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 scallion including green top, cut into thin slices; Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Servings: persons

1/2 pound sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1 bunch watercress (about 5 ounces), tough stems removed
3/4 pound rotelle
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 scallion including green top, cut into thin slices
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

1
In a large frying pan, cook the bacon until golden brown and just crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Pour off all but 1 teaspoon of the fat.
2
Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper to the pan. Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the tomatoes soften slightly, about 3 minutes. Add the watercress and cook, stirring, until just wilted, about 1 minute.
3
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the rotelle until just done, about 12 minutes. Reserve 3/4 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and toss with the bacon, 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water, the tomato mixture, the butter, and the olive oil. If the pasta seems dry, add more of the reserved pasta water. Top with the sliced scallions. Serve with grated Parmesan.
4
Wine Recommendation: A straightforward white wine will be best. Either a pinot blanc from Alsace in France or a California chenin blanc will have enough body to stand up to the acidity of the tomatoes and the saltiness of the bacon in this dish.

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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: 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips, 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved, 1 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Rotelle With Bacon, Watercress, And Cherry Tomatoes 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.

Rotelle With Bacon, Watercress, And Cherry Tomatoes

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