Summer Herb Spaghetti With Crumbled Bacon Food

SUMMER HERB SPAGHETTI WITH CRUMBLED BACON

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, and transfer to a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes; drain on paper towels. When cool enough to handle, crumble into large pieces.
• While the pasta and bacon are cooking, using a food processor or blender, puree 1/2 cup parsley, 1/2 cup basil, the olive oil, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons chives; season with salt and pepper.
• Add the herb oil, parmesan cheese and reserved 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water to the pasta and toss. Chop the remaining 1/2 cup parsley and 1/4 cup basil and add to the pasta along with the crumbled bacon and remaining 2 tablespoons of chives.
• Season with salt and pepper and toss.

SPAGHETTINI WITH BACON, MUSHROOMS AND HERBS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, red pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until the mixture is brick red, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. When the water boils, add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 6 minutes. Meanwhile, add 1 cup of the cooking water to the skillet with the sauce; stir and bring to a low simmer over medium heat. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and add to the skillet along with the butter and herbs. Cook, tossing, until the pasta absorbs some of the sauce, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the reserved cooking water to loosen, if needed. Divide among bowls and top with cheese. Photograph by Andrew Purcell

RUSTIC SUMMER VEGETABLE PASTA

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and yellow squash; cook and stir until tender. Remove from pan., In same pot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, eggplant and mushrooms; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Stir in oregano, parsley and half of the basil; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain; add spaghetti and squash to vegetable mixture. Drizzle with remaining oil; toss to combine. Top with cheese and remaining basil.

MEDITERRANEAN HERB PASTA

Steps:

• Put pasta on to cook, following package directions.
• While pasta is cooking, place the olive oil, herbs, lemon juice, water, salt & pepper and garlic in a bowl. Whisk together well.
• Drain pasta and place in large bowl or back in cooking pan.
• Add dressing over pasta, toss till combined.
• Add remaining ingredients and toss gently until well combined.
• Serve hot or at room temperature, and enjoy!

SUMMER SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Combine all the veggies and beans in a big bowl. Adds the herbs, garlic, some salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil.

SUMMER PASTA WITH CORN, TOMATOES, AND BASIL

Steps:

• Strip the kernels from the ears of corn and toss with the tomatoes in a large bowl.
• Add in the garlic, salt and pepper, olive oil, and basil; taste and add balsamic vinegar, if desired.
• Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes or longer.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Add in 1 tablespoon salt; gradually add the pasta; stir to make sure the pasta doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
• Cook until al dente, firm to the bite, and drain.
• Toss the pasta with the tomato/corn mixture; serve.

PASTA WITH BACON AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp.
• Remove and drain on paper towels.
• Drain drippings but do not clean pan.
• In same pan over medium heat, heat olive oil 1 minute.
• Increase heat to medium-high and add spinach, wine and reserved cooking water.
• Cook and stir until heated through.
• Toss pasta and cheese with sauce.
• Season with pepper to taste.
• Crumble bacon over pasta.

SIZZLING HERB PASTA WITH WHITE BEANS AND CRISP SMOKED BACON

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil; stir in the beans and set aside.
• In a medium-sized heavy skillet, cook the bacon pieces over low to medium-low heat, turning as needed to achieve uniform crispness. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel to drain. Pour off the bacon drippings, reserving 1/4 cup in the skillet.
• Meanwhile, prepare the pasta according to package directions. (Serving hint: As the pasta water heats, place your serving bowl or platter over the pot to heat it.) Drain well, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
• Transfer the pasta to the warmed serving bowl, add the beans with their marinade and the bacon pieces and toss lightly.
• In the skillet used to the cook the bacon, heat the reserved bacon drippings over medium-high heat until hot. (To test, add an herb leaf to the hot drippings. When it sizzles, the temperature is right) Add the parsley, sage and rosemary to the hot drippings and saute quickly, 10 to 15 seconds. Drizzle and scrape the bacon drippings and herbs onto the pasta mixture and toss to blend. For a moister coating, add a little of the reserved cooking water. Serve immediately with the salt, pepper and grated romano.

SUMMER PASTA WITH HERBS AND VEGGIES

Steps:

• Cook pasta in salted boiling water until tender but as firm as you like; drain and keep hot.
• Meanwhile, in large skillet over medium heat, heat oil.
• Add zucchini and garlic; cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add tomatoes and wine, cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until sauce thickens.
• Stir in herbs; simmer for 5 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss sauce with hot pasta.
• Serve immediately, with Parmesan cheese for sprinkling on top.