In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes can rival the timeless allure of linguini with bacon, Parmesan, and onion. This classic Italian pasta dish embodies the perfect balance of flavors and textures, with tender linguini noodles, crispy bacon, sautéed onions, and a generous sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese. Originating from the heart of Italy, this recipe has captured the hearts of food lovers worldwide, becoming a staple in many kitchens. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking for a flavorful and effortless meal, this article will guide you through the steps of creating an exceptional linguini dish that is bursting with flavor.
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BACON AND TOMATO PASTA
Steps:
- In a large stock pot, boil 3 quarts of water, when boiling add 2 tablespoons kosher salt and the pasta and cook until the pasta is al dente.
- In a large saute pan over medium heat, add bacon and saute until bacon is crispy. Remove bacon to drain on a paper towel-lined plate and remove 3/4 of the bacon fat from the pan. Add extra-virgin olive oil, onions, and red chili flakes. Cook until onions are translucent, add garlic, cook for 2 minutes then add tomatoes. Saute for 5 minutes, then deglaze with wine.
- Drain pasta and add to the tomato mixture pan. Add basil and bacon. Toss with Parmesan, and add salt and pepper, to taste.
BACON-TOMATO LINGUINE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1 1/4 cups cooking water, then drain the pasta; set aside.
- Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and shallot and cook until the tomatoes are starting to burst, about 5 minutes. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings from the skillet.
- Whisk the eggs, cheese, lemon zest and 1 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in 1 cup of the reserved cooking water; set aside.
- Reduce the heat under the skillet to medium low. Add the pasta and toss well. Slowly pour in the egg mixture, tossing, to make a creamy sauce, about 1 minute. Season with salt and add the remaining 1/4 cup cooking water as needed to loosen. Stir in the basil. Top each serving with more cheese and season with pepper.
BACON AND PARMESAN PENNE PASTA
This pasta recipe is so easy to make and so flavorful, you will want to make it part of your regular dinner routine. It is a great option for bacon lovers, and those who want something other than red sauce on their pasta.
Provided by SusieQ
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the chopped bacon and onion in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir until the bacon is crisp and the onion is beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
- While the bacon and onion are cooking, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain pasta, transfer to a large serving bowl, and stir in the olive oil to coat the pasta.
- Drain the bacon grease from the skillet, leaving a couple of tablespoons or to taste. Stir the cooked bacon mixture into the pasta, and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the pasta. Stir to mix in the cheese, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 24.9 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 508.8 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
LINGUINI WITH BACON, PARMASEAN AND ONION FROM FOOD AND WINE
Steps:
- In a large frying pan, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat. Put the pan over moderate heat. Add the onions, the thyme, the red-pepper flakes, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the linguine until just done, about 12 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. Drain the linguine and toss with the bacon, onions, 3/4 cup of the reserved pasta water, the Parmesan, parsley, the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. If the sauce seems too thick, add more of the pasta water. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese. Notes Variation: Linguine with Leeks, Pancetta, and Parmesan Substitute 1/2 pound of pancetta for the bacon, and 1 1/2 cups of sliced leeks, white and light-green parts only (from about 3 medium leeks), for the onion.
LINGUINE WITH BACON AND ONIONS
This is a wonderful classic Italian dish that is so simple! This is adapted from a recipe in one of my favorite cookbooks - "Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen".
Provided by Ingy1171
Categories European
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil.
- Boil linguine for about 8 minutes, or until al dente.
- Strain when done leaving about a cup of pasta-cooking water aside.
- Heat olive oil in large, heavy skillet over medium heat.
- Add bacon and cook, stirring until bacon is browned and still soft in the center, about 6 minutes.
- Remove bacon from skillet, leaving 3-4 T. of fat in the pan.
- Add onions and cook until wilted but still crunchy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add broth, bring to a boil, then adjust heat to a simmer. Cook until liquid is reduced about half.
- Combine pasta with the onions and "sauce". Stir to coat the pasta.
- Add pasta water if necessary, to coat pasta.
- Toss in bacon.
- Remove from heat and add egg yolks one at a time, tossing well after each.
- Add grated cheese, then black pepper, tossing well, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.8, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 123.3, Sodium 664.6, Carbohydrate 60.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 20.9
LINGUINE WITH BACON AND ONIONS (LIDIA BASTIANICH)
If you cannot find slab bacon, use the thickest sliced supermarket bacon you can find. Just be sure not to overcook it. If you prefer, you can pour off all the bacon fat after browning the bacon and replace it with an equal amount of olive oil, but remember, the bacon fat has a much more pronounced flavor. If you don't have the stock called for in the recipe, just use water from the pasta pot. .
Provided by Brookelynne26
Categories Pork
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring 6 quarts of salted water to the boil in an 8-quart pot over high heat.
- Remove the rind, if necessary from the bacon. Cut the bacon into 1/4 inch slices, then cut the slices crosswise into 1/4 inch strips. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring, until the bacon is lightly browned, but still soft in the center, about 6 minutes.
- The amount of fat in the skillet will vary depending on the bacon. If there is more than 3 to 4 tablespoons of fat in the pan, pour off the excess. If there is less than 3 to 4 tablespoons, add enough olive oil to measure that amount. Add the onions and cook until wilted, but still crunchy, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the stock, bring to a boil and adjust the heat to a lively simmer. Cook until the liquid is reduced by about half.
- Meanwhile, stir the linguini into the boiling salted water. Return to a boil, stirring frequently. Cook the pasta, semi-covered, stirring occasionally, until done, about 8 minutes.
- Ladle off about a cup of the pasta cooking water. If the skillet is large enough to accommodate the sauce and pasta, fish the pasta out of the boiling water with a large wire skimmer and drop it directly into sauce in the skillet. If not, drain the pasta, return it to the pot and pour in the sauce. Bring the sauce and pasta to a boil, stirring to coat the pasta with sauce. Check the seasoning, adding salt if necessary. If necessary, add as much chicken stock or pasta cooking water as needed to make enough sauce to generously coat the pasta. Remove the pan from the heat and add the egg yolks one at a time, tossing well after each. (A salad fork and spoon work well for this.) Add the grated cheese, then the black pepper, tossing well and serve immediately in warmed bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 563.3, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 123.4, Sodium 667.2, Carbohydrate 63, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.7, Protein 21.2
LINGUINE WITH PEPERONCINI AND BACON
"I had three kids in three years when I was a 'young married' in my twenties," writes Sheryl Hurd-House of Jupiter, Florida. "That's when I started cooking and realized I liked it."
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sauté bacon in heavy large pot over medium-high heat until crisp and brown. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels and drain. Spoon off all but 3 tablespoons drippings from pot. Add onion and garlic to drippings. Sauté over medium-high heat until onion begins to soften, about 4 minutes. Add peperoncini and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes with juices and bacon. Simmer sauce 2 minutes to blend flavors. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add linguine; toss until pasta is coated with sauce. Transfer linguine to bowl; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve, passing more cheese separately.
CREAMY LINGUINI FOR TWO
A very quick and delicious pasta dish with a light, creamy blend of Parmesan cheese and ground nutmeg. Serve with a tossed green salad and some garlic bread.
Provided by SHERRANCE
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for about 7 to 8 minutes or until al dente; drain. Remove from pot, cover and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a small skillet cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Break up into small pieces and set aside.
- In the pasta pot, melt butter over medium-low heat and add cream; heat thoroughly, but do not allow to boil. Combine cooked pasta with butter/cream mixture. Add Parmesan cheese and bacon; toss well. Allow sauce to thicken for a few minutes; add ground white pepper and nutmeg. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 992.4 calories, Carbohydrate 85.8 g, Cholesterol 173 mg, Fat 62.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 35.2 g, Sodium 656 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. Use fresh Parmesan cheese, thick-cut bacon, and sweet onions.
- Cook the bacon until it is crispy. This will add flavor and texture to the dish.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the onions. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Cook the pasta al dente. This means that it should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
- Reserve some of the pasta cooking water. This can be used to thin out the sauce if it is too thick.
- Garnish the dish with fresh parsley or chives. This will add a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
Linguine with Bacon, Parmesan, and Onion is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great dish to serve at a party or potluck. The combination of salty bacon, creamy Parmesan cheese, and sweet onions is irresistible. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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