Orecchiette al Fumo: Creamy Tomato, Leek, and Bacon Sauce

A Smoky, Flavorful Pasta Dish That’s Even Better the Next Day

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About ten years ago I had my first taste of Drunken Noodles. Before then when I heard the word noodle I thought macaroni: spaghetti, penne or maybe elbows. But here were these delightfully chewy wide ribbons nestled in this tingly, savory sauce. An addictive…