Recipe

Creamy Tomato  & Bacon Pasta

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Cook bacon

Add bacon to a sauté pan and heat over medium heat. Cook the bacon until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crispy, about 5 min. Remove the bacon, reserving as much fat in the pan as possible,

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Cook onions

Return the pan to heat, add the butter and melt. Add onion and sauté, until the onion is soft and opaque, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds.

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Finish sauce

Add the tomatoes, stirring to combine. Let cook until the tomatoes start to break down, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and creme fraiche. Season with salt and pepper then set aside.

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Cook the pasta

Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt and bring back to a boil. Add the pappardelle and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 minutes.

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Drain pasta

Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water and set aside then drain the noodles and return to the pot. Add the sauce and ½ cup of the pasta cooking water, tossing to coat.

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Serve

Add the Parmesan and cooked bacon and continue to toss until the noodles are coated and the sauce is glossy. Divide the pasta among plates and garnish with the chives.

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