Best 2 Bacon And Artichoke Pasta Recipes

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Bacon and artichoke pasta is a creamy, savory dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The combination of salty bacon, tender artichokes, and creamy sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. There are many different variations of bacon and artichoke pasta, so you can easily customize it to your own taste. For example, you can add additional vegetables, such as spinach or mushrooms. You can also use different types of cheese, such as Parmesan or Gruyère. No matter how you make it, bacon and artichoke pasta is sure to be a hit!

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BACON AND ARTICHOKE PASTA



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

About 3 tablespoons EVOO
1/4 pound guanciale or bacon, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped or thinly sliced
Black pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken stock/poaching liquid from Poached Chicken, recipe follows
10 to 12 artichoke hearts, drained, from two 6-ounce pouches, one 10-ounce box of frozen and defrosted, or one 14-ounce can
Pici, bucatini or penne pasta
Salt
A fat handful of flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/2 to 2/3 cup freshly grated caciocavallo or Pecorino cheese
One 4-to 5-pound chicken
2 ribs celery, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 onion, peeled and quartered
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 lemon, sliced
1 large fresh bay leaf
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
Herb bundle of parsley, rosemary and thyme tied with a string
Salt

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the EVOO, 3 turns of the pan. Add the guanciale or bacon and cook until crisp. Add the onion, garlic and a little pepper and stir for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the wine and stir. Add the stock and artichokes and heat through. Cool and store for a make-ahead meal. Reheat over medium heat.
  • To serve, bring water to boil for the pasta. Salt the water and cook the pasta to al dente, reserving 1 cup of the starchy water just before draining. Add the pasta to the artichoke mixture. Sprinkle with the parsley and half the cheese and cook, tossing to combine and adding some of the starchy pasta water if necessary to loosen the sauce, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with more cheese on top.
  • Place the chicken in a large stockpot. Add the celery, carrot, onion, garlic, lemon, bay leaf, peppercorns and the herb bundle; season with salt. Cover the chicken with water and bring to a boil; reduce the heat to a low, rolling simmer. Simmer 60 to 75 minutes, then cool the chicken in its stock. Strain the stock. Remove the chicken in large pieces from the skin and bones. Cut half of the meat into bite-size chunks. Thinly slice or pull the remaining meat.

PASTA WITH GREEN OLIVES, BACON, MUSHROOM AND ARTICHOKE



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This recipe is easy and has a very smooth taste. My husband and I made it up one night when we were out of ground beef and eat it once a week.

Provided by Lisa Barnes

Categories     European

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
6 -8 green olives
6 slices bacon
6 -8 large mushrooms
1 (14 ounce) can artichokes
1 (26 ounce) can spaghetti sauce (tomato-based)
1 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon basil

Steps:

  • In a fry pan cook cut up bacon till crisp.
  • Add the olives, mushroom, artichokes and spices and cook in bacon fat till mushrooms are done.
  • Add white wine and simmer for 5 minutes or until reduced.
  • Add spaghetti sauce and cook till heated through.
  • Serve over penne with Italian bread and garlic butter.

Tips:

  • To ensure the bacon is evenly cooked, cut it into uniform pieces before frying.
  • If you want a smokier flavor, use smoked bacon or pancetta instead of regular bacon.
  • To prevent the artichokes from turning brown, add a squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of white wine to the cooking water.
  • For a richer sauce, use a combination of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
  • To add a bit of spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne pepper to the sauce.

Conclusion:

Bacon and artichoke pasta is a versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking. It's a quick and easy weeknight meal that's also perfect for special occasions. With its savory bacon, tender artichokes, and creamy sauce, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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