Blt Linguine

6 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 10 slices smoked bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 12 ounces package fresh linguine
  • 1 bunch scallion, whites and light green sections, chopped
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into small chunks
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil.
  2. 2
    While the water heats, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until it is crisp, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the scallions and tomatoes, then saute for 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the mixture to a.
  3. 3
    bowl, draining any excess fat.
  4. 4
    Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta and return it to the saucepan.
  5. 5
    Add the cream cheese and half of the reserved cooking water to the pasta. Toss until the cheese is melted and forms a creamy sauce.
  6. 6
    Add three-quarters of the bacon and tomato mixture, then toss again. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more of the reserved cooking water. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  7. 7
    Divide the pasta among 4 plates, then top each serving with some of the remaining bacon and tomato mixture.
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