Tagliatelle with Bacon, Sweet Corn, Burst Cherry Tomatoes & Arugula
- 4 ears of corn, shucked
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 pound slab bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- Pinch of crushed red pepper
- 1 pint heirloom cherry tomatoes, assorted colors
- 1 1/2 cups chicken (see page 85) or veggie stock
- 1 recipe Chef Annes All-Purpose Pasta Dough (page 102), cut into tagliatelle, or 1 pound fresh tagliatelle
- 1 1/2 cups baby arugula
- Big fat finishing oil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano
- Preheat a grill or broiler.
- Rub the corn with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Broil or grill the corn until charred on all sides.
- Cut the kernels off the cob, then run a knife down the cob again to get the remaining sweet bits.
- Coat a large wide pan with olive oil.
- Toss in the bacon, garlic, and red pepper; bring to medium-high heat.
- When the garlic turns golden and is very aromatic, 2 to 3 minutes, remove it from the pan and ditch itit has fulfilled its garlic destiny.
- Add the cherry tomatoes to the pan and roll them around until coated.
- Add 1 cup of the stock, season with salt, reduce the heat to medium, and let the tomatoes cook until they start to burst, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil.
- Add the corn to the pan with tomatoes and bacon and stir to combine; add another 1/2 cup stock if the liquid level is very low.
- Drop the pasta in the boiling water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until its tender but toothsome.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the veggies along with about 1/2 cup reserved cooking water; toss vigorously to combine.
- Remove the pan from the heat, toss in the arugula, drizzle with the big fat finishing oil, and sprinkle with the Parmigiano.
- Serve immediately.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/tagliatelle-with-bacon-sweet-corn-burst-cherry-tomatoes-arugula-378169 (may not work)