Blt Bow Ties
- 1 pound farfalle (bow-tie pasta)
- 12 bacon slices, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 3 cups arugula
- 1 cup sliced green onions
- 1 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup (packed) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- Cook farfalle in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite.
- Drain farfalle.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, stirring often.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels.
- Pour off all but 3 tablespoons bacon drippings from skillet.
- Add tomatoes and crushed red pepper to skillet; saute until tomatoes soften, about 2 minutes.
- Add arugula, onions, 1/2 cup basil, and bacon; saute until arugula and basil just wilt, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in wine; bring to simmer.
- Add farfalle to sauce and toss to coat.
- Mix in 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese and remaining 1/2 cup basil; cook until cheese melts and coats pasta, tossing often, about 2 minutes.
- Season farfalle to taste with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle farfalle with remaining cheese and serve.
farfalle, bacon, tomatoes, red pepper, arugula, green onions, basil, white wine, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/blt-bow-ties-108566 (may not work)