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Bacon and Swiss Chard Pasta

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Bacon and Swiss Chard Pasta

Bacon and Swiss Chard Pasta

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Equipment

  • - Kitchen Knife Set with Locking Blade: Essential for cutting vegetables like chard efficiently and safely.

  • - Pot & Pan Collection: Including a large stockpot (6-8 quarts) for boiling pasta, and a frying pan or skillet for cooking bacon and possibly sautéing the chard.

  • - Hand Blender: Useful for pureeing ingredients if adding fresh tomatoes or any other sauces to the dish that require blending.

  • - Pasta Roller (optional): For making homemade pasta, though store-bought is widely available and accepted in most kitchens.

  • - Mandoline Slicer: To thinly slice vegetables such as chard stems or any additional garnishes for a more visually appealing dish.

  • - Digital Food Scale (optional): Helpful for precise ingredient measurements, ensuring consistent results in recipes.

  • - Pasta Boiling Set (Colander & Pot Cover): Essential kitchenware to strain cooked pasta and protect the pot during boiling.

  • - Cheese Grater: For grating Swiss cheese or any other hard cheese that could complement your dish if added.

  • - Stainless Steel Skillet Set (Different Sizes): Ideal for cooking bacon, sautéing onions and garlic, and possibly browning the chard.

  • - Non-Stick Frying Pan: To prevent sticking while cooking ingredients like chard or as a backup pan for frying.

  • - High-Quality Silicone Spatula Set: Useful in stirring, mixing, and serving various components of your dish without scratching the cookware.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound linguine

  • 12 ounces bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices

  • 1 very large red onion, halved, sliced (about 6 cups)

  • 2 large bunches Swiss chard, stemmed, chopped (about 12 cups)

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
2

Instruction 2

Meanwhile, cook bacon in heavy large pot over medium heat until beginning to crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Drain all but 2 tablespoons bacon drippings from skillet. Add onion and saut over medium-high heat until softened, about 7 minutes. Add Swiss chard and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add pasta cooking liquid to skillet. Toss until chard is wilted and tender, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle vinegar over; cook 1 minute.
3

Instruction 3

Add linguine and oil to sauce in pot and toss to coat. Transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle with bacon and cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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