Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 bacon slices, chopped
  • 2 large shallots, chopped
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup sliced drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/2 pound linguine
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
  • Minced fresh Italian parsley
  • Additional freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

Method

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add bacon and cook until fat is rendered and bacon begins to color, about 6 minutes.
  • Drain off fat.
  • Add shallots and stir 1 minute.
  • Add cream and bring to boil.
  • Turn off heat and add sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Meanwhile, cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain well.
  • Return linguine to pot.
  • Add sauce and 1/4 cup Romano and stir to coat.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide between plates.
  • Sprinkle with nuts and parsley.
  • Serve, passing additional Romano separately.