Fettuccine with Tomatoes, Bacon, Arugula and Goat Cheese
- 2 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped (about 5 cups)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 thick bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 5 cups coarsely chopped fresh arugula (about 6 ounces)
- 2 9-ounce packages fresh fettuccine
- 6 ounces soft fresh goat cheese , crumbled
- 6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Additional grated Parmesan cheese
- Combine tomatoes and vinegar in large bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Let stand until tomatoes release their juice, about 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add bacon; cook until crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels.
- Add leeks to same skillet and saute until tender, about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic, rosemary and crushed red pepper; saute 1 minute.
- Add tomato mixture and cooked bacon.
- Simmer until tomatoes are heated through, about 4 minutes.
- Add arugula and simmer until wilted, about 1 minute.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, about 3 minutes.
- Drain.
- Transfer pasta to large bowl.
- Add goat cheese, 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and tomato mixture.
- Toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve, passing additional Parmesan separately.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/fettuccine-with-tomatoes-bacon-arugula-and-goat-cheese-5636 (may not work)