Pasta with Scallops and Bacon Lardons

Pasta with Scallops and Bacon Lardons

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Pasta With Scallops And Bacon Lardons is an moderately easy dinner. Made with 1/4 c. (4 tbsp.) olive oil, 1/4 lb. slab bacon, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (lardons), 1 lb. bay scallops (muscles removed), 3 c. heavy cream and 2 tbsp. fresh thyme, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Simple to make and full of bold, satisfying flavors.

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πŸ”— Recipe adapted from RecipeNLG-Full

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Instructions

Bring large pot of water to boil and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Using remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in large skillet over medium heat, add bacon and saute until crisp.

Remove bacon with slotted spoon and keep warm.

Pour off all but 1/4 cup of bacon fat.

Add scallops; cook over medium heat until they are no longer opaque.

Remove scallops.

Discard all remaining fat.

Add heavy cream and reduce by 1/3.

Put pasta in boiling water; cook until tender.

Do not overcook.

Drain in a colander.

While pasta is cooking, add bacon, scallops and thyme to the cream.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Warm through over medium heat. Divide sauce among 4 dinner plates and place cooked pasta over sauce.

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