Pasta With Scallops And Bacon Lardons
["1/4 c. (4 Tbsp.) olive oil", "1/4 lb. slab bacon, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (lardons)", "1 lb. bay scallops (muscles removed)", "3 c. heavy cream", "2 Tbsp. fresh thyme", "salt and pepper to taste", "8 oz. angel hair pasta"]
["Bring large pot of water to boil and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Using remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in large skillet over medium heat, add bacon and saute until crisp.", "Remove bacon with slotted spoon and keep warm.", "Pour off all but 1/4 cup of bacon fat.", "Add scallops; cook over medium heat until they are no longer opaque.", "Remove scallops.", "Discard all remaining fat.", "Add heavy cream and reduce by 1/3.", "Put pasta in boiling water; cook until tender.", "Do not overcook.", "Drain in a colander.", "While pasta is cooking, add bacon, scallops and thyme to the cream.", "Season to taste with salt and pepper.", "Warm through over medium heat. Divide sauce among 4 dinner plates and place cooked pasta over sauce."]
["olive oil", "slab bacon", "bay scallops", "heavy cream", "thyme", "salt", "angel hair pasta"]