Artichoke and Bacon Pasta with Herbs, Feta and Pistachios

Jason McKinney

· May 19, 2023

45 min

Total

Servings

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Ingredients

1 lb penne rigate

penne or rigatoni
salt
1 tbsp olive oil

plus more for serving
10 oz ButcherBox Bacon

defrosted and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion

sliced thinly (about 2 cups)
5 cloves garlic

finely chopped
Freshly ground black pepper
2 14 ounce cans artichoke hearts in brine, drained and cut into quarters
1 lemon

halved and juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
4 oz crumbled French feta
½ cup toasted pistachios

chopped
fresh whole mint leaves

freshly torn into small pieces right before for serving

Step By Step

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta as directed on the packaging to al dente, reserve 1 cup cooking water and drain the pasta.

Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven or large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the bacon and cook, stirring regularly until the bacon is golden brown and most of the fat has melted into the pot, about 10 minutes. Turn down the heat to medium and with a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate or bowl. Leave about 4 tablespoons of fat in the pan and drain the rest.

Add the onion and garlic to the pan, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring often until the onions become very soft, but don’t necessarily brown, about 10 to 12 minutes. Turn the heat down low, stir in the artichokes, lemon juice and cooked pasta. Stir in ½ cup of the pasta water, but if you want a little more sauciness, stir in the remaining pasta water and season with salt, if needed.

To serve the pasta, stir in the freshly torn mint, transfer to bowls and top with the crumbled feta and pistachios and more olive oil if desired.

Total Time 45 min

Servings 4

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Ribeyes (2 x 10 oz steaks)
New York Strips (2 x 10 oz steaks)
Top Sirloin Steaks (4 x 6 oz steaks)
Filet Mignons (2 x 6 oz steaks)

For the true steak lover, this box is pure holiday joy. A premium lineup of grass-fed, high-flavor steaks that guarantees smiles, sizzling pans, and plates worth celebrating.

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