B-L-T Pasta Serves 2

Bring pot of salted water to boil. Mince garlic for bread crumbs in food processor. Add cubed bread and process until coarse. Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium; add crumbs and toast until golden, 3-4 min, stirring often. Season w salt; set aside. Cook bacon for pasta in large nonstick skillet over medium hat until crisp. Remove w slotted spoon to paper towels. Pour off all but 1 T drippings. Caramelize tomatoes and sugar in drippings over medium heat. Cook until tomatoes begin to brown, 5 min. Add leeks; sauté until wilted, 3-4 min. Deglaze skillet with wine; simmer until liquid s nearly evaporated. Add broth, vinegar, and pepper flakes. Simmer until liquid is reduced by one third, about 5 min. Cook pasta in boiling water. Add spinach, thyme, and cooked bacon to the tomato mix. Transfer cooked pasta from cooking water to skillet. Toss to coat; season with salt. Divide pasta among plates and sprinkle w bread crumbs.

Garlic, 1 clove
Bread cubes, 1 c Italian
Olive oil, 1 tsp
Bacon, 2 strips, diced
Grape tomatoes, 1 c halved
Sugar, 1/2 tsp
Leeks, 1/2 c thinly sliced
Chicken broth, 1/2 c
Vinegar, 1 tsp red wine
Red pepper flakes, 1/4 tsp
Spaghetti (bucatini, if possible), 4 oz
Spinach, 1 c fresh
Thyme, 1/4 tsp minced fresh