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May 2008

Bacon and Swiss Chard Pasta

By Bon Appétit Test KitchenPhotography by Lisa Hubbard
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Who doesn't love a little bacon in their pasta?

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 Servings

Ingredients

1

pound linguine

12

ounces bacon, cut crosswise into ½-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

⅔

cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Preparation

  1. Step 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.

    Step 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 sauté 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.

    Step 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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