Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- ½ pound lean smoky bacon
- 3 to 4 medium leeks
- halved lengthwise
- sliced 1-inch thick then washed and dried
- 4 cloves garlic
- thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons thyme
- chopped
- Pepper
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 1 pound penne rigate or whole grain penne
- Grated Pecorino cheese
Instruction
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the penne
- Heat EVOO in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- Add bacon and crisp; add leeks, garlic, thyme and pepper
- Sauté 5-6 minutes then deglaze the pan with wine
- Add tomatoes and cover pan
- Cook tomatoes until they burst, 10-12 minutes, shaking pan occasionally
- Salt boiling water and cook penne to al dente
- Add a little starchy water to the sauce just before draining pasta
- Toss pasta with sauce and cheese
