Spring Turnips With Bacon and Farfalle

1. 1

   Heat salted water to a boil in stockpot; cook pasta until al dente, about 8 minutes.

2. 2

   Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.

3. 3

   Drain pasta.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, heat large skillet over medium heat; cook bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove bacon from pan with slotted spoon; place on paper towel to drain.

6. 6

   Discard all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease from the skillet.

7. 7

   Add the onion; cook until golden, about 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Add garlic; cook 1 minute.

9. 9

   Add turnips, tomatoes reserved pasta water, salt and pepper to taste.

10. 10

    Cook until turnips are softened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

11. 11

    Stir in turnip leaves; cook until lightly wilted, about 3 minutes.

12. 12

    Place pasta in serving dish.

13. 13

    Top with turnip mixture; sprinkle bacon on top.

14. 14

    Pass Parmesan at table.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.