Description
A savory and slightly tangy linguine dish infused with the rich flavor of red wine, perfect for a romantic dinner.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups red wine, plus 1/4 cup
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 pound linguine
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Dash red chili flakes
- 3/4 cup grated pecorino romano
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Bring 3 cups of red wine to a boil in a pot, adding salt to taste.
- Add the linguine to the boiling wine and cook until al dente, according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, slice the bacon strips into lardons and fry them in a pan over medium heat until crisp.
- Add the minced garlic and a dash of red chili flakes to the bacon, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the remaining 1/4 cup of red wine into the pan with the bacon and garlic, allowing it to reduce slightly.
- Drain the linguine, reserving a small amount of the cooking wine.
- Toss the linguine with the bacon mixture, adding reserved wine if needed to moisten.
- Stir in the grated pecorino romano and chopped parsley, mixing until well combined.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
For a stronger wine flavor, avoid diluting the wine with water when boiling the pasta. You can use any type of red wine you enjoy drinking. Leftover wine can be enjoyed with the meal. Adjust the amount of chili flakes to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 72
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 40