Definitely our favorite recipe from this week.
Adapted from something I saw somewhere in Martha Stewart land.
3 strips bacon (I used Hormel--maple)-- diced (The "maple" sweetness works nicely.)
1/2 onion chopped
half jar sundried tomatoes (in oil) -- cut into small pieces
3 garlic cloves, minced
pinch red pepper
1/2 cup sherry
1-2 cups of cooked chicken, diced (I used leftover)
1/2-3/4 cup heavy cream or half & half
1/4 cup grated parmasean cheese (I used the cheap stuff)
1 bag egg noodles or wide noodles
2-3 very ripe tomatoes (double if serving 4)
Italian seasoning (basil, oregano, etc)
olive oil & balsamic vinegar & sugar & salt
Put water on to boil & cook noodles according to directions, but make sure they are al dente (use the shortest recommended cooking time).
Slice the tomatoes into rounds and into a small bowl -- top with balsamic vinegar, white sugar, salt, and olive oil (a basic dressing). Set aside.... I had a roasted garlic balsamic vinegar & olive oil "dipping oil" and I used that instead (with sugar, salt, pepper) -- it was delightful.
Meanwhile --
Saute bacon over medium heat -- after it releases a little fat, add the onion & saute for several minutes.
When onion/bacon are about halfway cooked, add the sundried tomatoes and cook until bacon & onion are mostly cooked through. Add garlic & red pepper, cook until garlic is fragrant (about 1 min).
Deglaze pan with 1/2 cup sherry or wine. Add the cooked chicken. Cook for about a minute.
Add the cream, Italian seasoning, and Parmasean ... and stir, cooking over med-hi heat to form a sauce. If it gets to thick, add some of the pasta water to the sauce to thin it. After a couple minutes, add the egg noodles & toss to coat. If the sauce isn't thin enough, use pasta water to thin.
Dish the pasta into servings. Top with a portion of the tomato salad -- make sure you put some of the dressing over the tomatoes/pasta as well. Top with fresh ground pepper & some fresh basil (if you have it).
Paired nicely with Camino del Toro Malbec (2009)
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So... next time we make it to A-town, you're making this, right???
Looks yummy!