Canadian Bacon Bow Ties Recipes

CANADIAN BACON BOW TIES

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to instructions on box.
• Spread olive oil in a large skillet and heat over medium for about 1 minute.
• Chop canadian bacon in bite-sized pieces. Add canadian bacon, red onion, fresh green onions (with green part attached) and bell pepper in skillet and cook over medium heat 8-10 minutes until peppers start to soften.
• Stir in basil, rosemary, cilantro, black pepper, red pepper flakes, capers and peas. Stir until well blended.
• During last 3 minutes of cooking, stir in tomatoes.
• Pour cheeses over top, cover, turn off heat and let sit for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.
• Pour cooked pasta into large bowl and pour canadian bacon mixture over pasta.
• I sprinkle additional parmesan cheese and fresh basil over top before serving. This was a huge hit. I served it with a really nice salad, homemade balsamic vinagrette, fresh garlic rolls, red wine and served chocolate espresso pudding in phyllo cups for dessert.

BOW-TIES (BACON WRAPPED CRACKERS)

Steps:

• 1. Wrap tightly 1 slice bacon around cracker. NOTE: May cut center cut bacon in half or use regular sized bacon cut in half or thirds. (Less fat/makes more)
• 2. Place on lightly sprayed cookie sheet.
• 3. Bake @ 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until bacon is done. (Watch carefully to prevent burning) Remove from pan and place on absorbent paper towels.
• 4. While still hot, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

BOW-TIES WITH BACON AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until bacon is brown.Reduce heat to medium. Add onion; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender.
• Stir in tomatoes, broth, uncooked pasta and pepper. Heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium until pasta is tender and mixture is as think as you like.

BOW TIES WITH BACON

Steps:

• In a 12" skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until browned. Remove bacon to paper towels to drain. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat and cook until tender.
• Add tomatoes and liquid, sugar, salt, & pepper. Over high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 15 minutes to blend flavors.
• Meanwhile, cook bowtie pasta according to package directions; drain. Stir cream and parsley into tomato mixture; heat through (do not boil or mixture may curdle).
• To serve, spoon sauce over pasta, sprinkle with bacon and toss.