Creamy BLT Pasta
"Rach tops penne with a sauce simmered with bacon, leeks, burst fresh tomatoes and cheese...."
INGREDIENTS
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Ingredients
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Salt
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1 pound penne or other short-cut pasta with lines
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
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5-6 slices lean, thick-cut good quality bacon, sliced across into 1/2-inch thick sticks
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3 medium leeks, trimmed, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2-inch thick
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3-4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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Black pepper
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1 round tablespoon tomato paste
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1/2 cup dry white wine
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1 pint cherry tomatoes
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1 package Boursin cheese (5.4 ounces) or 1/2 cup crème fraiche combined with 3 tablespoons minced mixed herbs, such as thyme, sage, rosemary and parsley
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Grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
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Serves 4
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