22 italian blt Recipes

tomato (ripe heirloom or 4 plum or roma es), tagliatelle pasta noodles (or other wide , long-cut pasta), salt, extra virgin olive oil, bacon, chopped (lean, good quality or smoky speck or milder pancetta), leeks , halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2-inch thick, washed and dried on clean towel, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, chili pepper (such as fresno or italian cherry ), dry white wine, handful flat leaf parsley, finely chopped, egg yolks, lightly beaten (preferably organic ), pecorino cheese (lots of it, freshly grated)

baguette, slices lightly toasted, mayonnaise , can sub miracle whip and (optional), sun-dried tomato pesto, more if desired, bacon , cooked crisp and broken into small pieces, jarred artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped, shredded mozzarella cheese, see note for other cheese suggestions