Tuesday, March 04, 2014

3221. GREEN CHILI VERMICELLI with BACON

serves 8-10 
 
 
12 slices thick cut bacon, diced 
1 pound dry vermicelli or cut spaghetti 
1 medium onion, diced 
4 cups (32 ounces) beef broth 
2 (15 ounce) cans fire roasted tomatoes 
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilis, mild

5 tablespoons red wine vinegar 
1 teaspoon dried parsley 
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 
1/4 teaspoon table salt 
8 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese

In a large dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove to a paper-towel lined plate and set aside. Saute onion in leftover bacon grease until softened, about 5-8 minutes (the onion should be soft and not have a bite to it). Add dry vermicelli, cooking until it starts to brown (stir often); about 5 minutes.

Add beef broth, tomatoes, green chilis, vinegar, parsley, black pepper and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover. Stir occasionally so nothing sticks to the bottom. Cook for 20 minutes so the pasta softens and the liquid evaporates.

Pour into a large pasta bowl and toss with bacon and cheese. Serve immediately.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Cathy, Noble Pig, January 21, 2013

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