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Rotelle with Bacon, Watercress, and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

Rotelle with Bacon, Watercress, and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

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Rotelle with Bacon, Watercress, and Cherry Tomatoes

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 lb sliced bacon , cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp fresh-ground black pepper
1 bunch watercress (about 5 oz), tough stems removed
3/4 lb rotelle
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 scallion including green top , cut into thin slices
grated parmesan cheese , for serving

Directions:

In a large frying pan, cook the bacon until golden brown and just crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Pour off all but 1 teaspoon of the fat.
Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper to the pan. Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the tomatoes soften slightly, about 3 minutes. Add the watercress and cook, stirring, until just wilted, about 1 minute.
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the rotelle until just done, about 12 minutes. Reserve 3/4 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and toss with the bacon, 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water, the tomato mixture, the butter, and the olive oil. If the pasta seems dry, add more of the reserved pasta water. Top with the sliced scallions. Serve with grated Parmesan.
Wine Recommendation: A straightforward white wine will be best. Either a pinot blanc from Alsace in France or a California chenin blanc will have enough body to stand up to the acidity of the tomatoes and the saltiness of the bacon in this dish.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	439.67 Kcal (1841 kJ)
Calories from fat	313.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	34.87g	54%
Cholesterol	15.27mg	5%
Sodium	866.59mg	36%
Potassium	554.11mg	12%
Total Carbs	19.85g	7%
Sugars	3.17g	13%
Dietary Fiber	1.98g	8%
Protein	11.38g	23%
Vitamin C	23.8mg	40%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	57.1mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	173.91 Kcal (728 kJ)
Calories from fat	124.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.79g	54%
Cholesterol	6.04mg	5%
Sodium	342.78mg	36%
Potassium	219.18mg	12%
Total Carbs	7.85g	7%
Sugars	1.25g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.78g	8%
Protein	4.5g	23%
Vitamin C	9.4mg	40%
Iron	0.4mg	5%
Calcium	22.6mg	6%

* 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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savory
bitter
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