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Spaghetti with Escarole and Bacon Recipe

Spaghetti with Escarole and Bacon Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/4 lb sliced bacon , cut crosswise into thin strips
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp red-pepper flakes
1 1/2 tsp anchovy paste
1 head escarole (about 1 1/2 lb), leaves cut into 1/2-inch strips (about 3 quarts)
2/3 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 lb spaghetti
1/3 cup grated parmesan, plus more for serving
1 tbsp butter

Directions:

In a large deep frying pan, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon. Pour off all the fat from the pan.
In the same pan, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the garlic, red-pepper flakes, and anchovy paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the escarole, a little at a time, until wilted, about 3 minutes. Add the broth and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and cook, covered, for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the spaghetti until just done, about 12 minutes. Drain the pasta; add it to the pan with the escarole. Stir in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, the Parmesan, bacon, and butter.
Variations
· Stir in a cup of drained canned cannellini beans when you add the broth in Step 2. : · Add two tablespoons of chopped fresh basil just before serving.
Wine Recommendation: Italian white wines were made for dishes like this one. Soave, Orvieto, Frascati-all are based on the trebbiano grape and have the crisp, neutral, refreshing taste and light body that allow the pasta to take center stage.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	611.3 Kcal (2559 kJ)
Calories from fat	263.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.28g	45%
Cholesterol	31.61mg	11%
Sodium	1949.08mg	81%
Potassium	571.21mg	12%
Total Carbs	67.32g	22%
Sugars	2.99g	12%
Dietary Fiber	2.64g	11%
Protein	22.96g	46%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	7%
Iron	3.1mg	17%
Calcium	211.9mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	173.91 Kcal (728 kJ)
Calories from fat	74.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.33g	45%
Cholesterol	8.99mg	11%
Sodium	554.51mg	81%
Potassium	162.51mg	12%
Total Carbs	19.15g	22%
Sugars	0.85g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.75g	11%
Protein	6.53g	46%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	7%
Iron	0.9mg	17%
Calcium	60.3mg	21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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