Spaghetti with Escarole and Bacon

Name: Spaghetti with Escarole and Bacon
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: For Bacon:; 1/4 pound sliced bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips; For Escarole:; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1-1/2 teaspoons anchovy paste; 1 head escarole (about 1-1/2 pounds), leaves cut into 1/2-inch strips (about 3 quarts); 2/3 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock; 1/2 teaspoon salt; For Pasta:; 3/4 pound spaghetti; 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving; 1 tablespoon butter

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"Crisp bacon complements escarole so well that you may be tempted to sauté the greens in the bacon fat, but don't do it; the bacon will then overwhelm the greens completely. Use olive oil instead, which will bring all the flavors together...."

INGREDIENTS

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For Bacon:

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1/4 pound sliced bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips

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For Escarole:

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2 tablespoons olive oil

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3 cloves garlic, minced

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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

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1-1/2 teaspoons anchovy paste

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1 head escarole (about 1-1/2 pounds), leaves cut into 1/2-inch strips (about 3 quarts)

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2/3 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock

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1/2 teaspoon salt

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For Pasta:

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3/4 pound spaghetti

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1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

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1 tablespoon butter

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