Spaghetti with Bacon, Capers and Mint Recipe

Name: Spaghetti with Bacon, Capers and Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound spaghetti; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1/2 pound slab bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved, seeds squeezed out; Salt; 1/3 cup salted capers, rinsed with hot water and drained; 1/2 cup torn mint leaves; Pepper; Shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for serving

Servings: persons

1 pound spaghetti
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 pound slab bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved, seeds squeezed out
Salt
1/3 cup salted capers, rinsed with hot water and drained
1/2 cup torn mint leaves
Pepper
Shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for serving

1
In a large saucepan of salted boiling water, cook the spaghetti until al dente.
2
Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta.
3
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat the 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
4
Add the onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, about 4 minutes.
5
Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon and onion are browned, about 5 minutes.
6
Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
7
Add the tomatoes and a generous pinch of salt and simmer over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to soften, about 6 minutes.
8
Stir in the capers and mint and season with salt and pepper.
9
Add the pasta and the reserved cooking water to the tomato sauce and toss over moderate heat for 1 minute.
10
Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with oil and serve, passing cheese at the table.

445

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound spaghetti, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1/2 pound slab bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti with Bacon, Capers and Mint 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.

Spaghetti with Bacon, Capers and Mint

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