Pasta with Artichoke Clam Sauce and Bacon

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As bacon month continues I’ve been looking for some unusual recipes that include bacon.  Years ago I had a favorite pasta recipe that was linguine and clams.  It was one of the first ways I ate clams.  So when I came across a pasta dish that had an artichoke clam sauce and bacon I was sold immediately.  Another bonus?   It’s a quick meal that is ready in about 20 minutes so it’ll be perfect for the school year.

Delicious Pasta with Artichoke Clam Sauce and Bacon makes for a fabulous weeknight meal!

The sauce is made with a base of clams, artichokes, tomatoes, and wine which I think is a delicious sauce base.   Then you add in some herbs, seasonings, and some of the bacon.  Plate it up and sprinkle with more bacon, fresh herbs, and Parmesan cheese.  It’s such a simple dish but it packs a lot of flavor and the bacon on top gives it a little crunch.

Pasta with Artichoke Clam Sauce and Bacon

Delicious Pasta with Artichoke Clam Sauce and Bacon makes for a fabulous weeknight meal!

Pasta with Artichoke Clam Sauce and Bacon

Yield: serves 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

A quick and easy weeknight meal, this pasta is cooked in a skillet with artichokes, clams, bacon, and a white wine sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. small pasta shells
  • 6 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 10 oz. clams, drained
  • 1/3 c. dry white wine
  • 2 c. artichokes hearts, quartered
  • 1 (15 oz) can stewed tomatoes
  • 1/2 t. red pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons minced parsley
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
  • 1 Tablespoon rosemary, minced
  • 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water. Set aside and keep warm.
  2. In a large skillet cook the bacon pieces over medium high heat. Cook for 4-6 minutes or until the pieces have browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel to drain.
  3. Return the pan to medium high heat and add the garlic and shallots. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
  4. Add in the clams, wine, artichokes, and tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes then stir in the red pepper and reserved pasta water. Cook for 2-3 additional minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and add in have the bacon, parsley, thyme, and rosemary. Mix well.
  6. Divide the pasta between plates then sprinkle with remaining fresh herbs, bacon, and Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Source: Adapted from Saveur


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