Blt Pasta Bake Bacon Leeks And Tomatoes

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Rachael ray. 365: no repeats.

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Steps

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Place a pot of water on to boil for the pasta.

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When the water reaches a boil , add some salt and the pasta , and cook until al dente.

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While the pasta cooks , heat a large skillet over medium heat.

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Add extra-virgin olive oil and chopped bacon and cook until crisp.

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While bacon is cooking , split the trimmed leeks in half lengthwise , lay the leeks cut side down and thinly slice into half-moons.

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Fill a large bowl with water and mix the leeks into the water.

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Allow the water to settle and the dirt and the grit to settle to the bottle of the bowl.

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Using your hands , draw the leeks from the water , taking care not to unsettle the dirt.

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Drain the cleaned leeks on a kitchen towel , pat dry and , and then add to the pan with the bacon.

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Season the leeks with salt and pepper.

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Cook until leeks are tender , about 3 to 4 minutes.

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To start the cheese sauce , heat a medium sauce pot over medium heat.

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Add the butter and melt , then add the flour , cayenne , and paprika and whisk together o.

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Ingredients

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coarse salt, elbow macaroni, extra virgin olive oil, bacon, leeks, coarse black pepper, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, whole milk, chicken stock, gruyere cheese, dijon mustard, cherry tomatoes, plain breadcrumbs