Recipe: Pasta With Hot Tomato & Bacon Sauce 🍝
Description: Elevate your pasta game with this tantalizing Pasta With Hot Tomato & Bacon Sauce recipe. Bursting with flavors, it’s a delightful departure from regular pasta sauces. Quick to assemble and even quicker to disappear from plates, this dish promises a satisfying meal in just 40 minutes. Feel free to customize the heat level by adjusting the red pepper flakes to your liking.
Category: European
Keywords: Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 60 Mins, Easy
Servings: 6
| Cook Time | Prep Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 30 minutes | 10 minutes | 40 minutes |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 741.7
- Fat Content: 25.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7g
- Cholesterol Content: 25.7mg
- Sodium Content: 1157.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 106.1g
- Fiber Content: 7.5g
- Sugar Content: 13.1g
- Protein Content: 21.6g
Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound bacon
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 1/2 cups onions, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 bunch fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds pasta (of your choice)
- Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions:
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Fry Bacon: In a skillet, fry the bacon until crisp. Once done, drain it on a paper towel to remove excess grease.
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Prepare Pan: Pour out all but 1 tablespoon of grease from the pan used for frying bacon. Add olive oil to the pan.
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Saute Onions: Over medium heat, sauté the chopped onions in the pan with olive oil until they wilt, which should take about 5 minutes.
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Add Flavors: Stir in the minced garlic, both cans of crushed tomatoes, salt, sugar, chopped basil, and red pepper flakes.
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Incorporate Bacon: Crumble the crispy bacon into the sauce mixture and add chopped parsley. Stir well to combine.
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Simmer Sauce: Let the sauce simmer for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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Cook Pasta: While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until it’s al dente. Drain the pasta well once cooked.
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Combine and Serve: Toss the cooked pasta with the simmered sauce until it’s evenly coated. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
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Enjoy: Invite everyone to the table and savor the vibrant flavors of this Pasta With Hot Tomato & Bacon Sauce. Don’t forget to pass around extra Parmesan cheese for those who want an extra sprinkle of goodness!
Tips:
- For a healthier option, you can use turkey bacon or lean bacon.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra texture and nutrients.
- If you prefer a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender to blend the sauce until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Pair this dish with a crisp green salad and some garlic bread for a complete meal experience.
Now, get ready to indulge in a bowl of pasta perfection with a spicy twist!
