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 (720 ml) red wine, plus 1/4 cup (60 ml)
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 lb (225 g) linguine
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Dash red chili flakes
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) grated pecorino romano
- 2 tbsp 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