Bacon Tomato Pasta

By ivybliss

Ingredients

• 2 servings spaghetti
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 4 slices applewood smoked bacon, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 tsp red chili pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 1 14.5-oz can diced tomatoes in juice
• Sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• Freshly grated Parmesan

Details

Adapted from justonecookbook.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling water until al dente.
When it’s done, reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water and drain. Set aside.
Meanwhile, heat oil on medium heat in a skillet and add the bacon. Cook until just browned, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and onion and cook until the onion is translucent.
Add the red chili pepper flakes, tomatoes, and 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water and stir to combine.
Allow to simmer, and then cook uncovered for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Make sure the sauce has good strong flavor, so when you add pasta it balance out the flavor.
Add the spaghetti and parsley and toss to coat.
Top with freshly grated Parmesan and serve immediately.