American-Italian all 'Amatriciana

By Jan_Fowler

Ingredients

• 1 pkg whole wheat penne pasta
• 1 tbs olive oil
• 6 slices peppered bacon, chopped
• 1 large red onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 28 oz can crushed, fire-roasted tomatoes
• salt and pepper

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Heat water to boil for pasta; season with salt and cook pasta al dente.

Heat a deep skillet over medium high heat with olive oil, turning pan. Add bacon and crisp 4 to 5 minutes. Add onions and garlic, cooking to soften - 5 to 6 minutes.

Stir in stock, then tomatoes and season with pepper to taste. Simmer 15 minutes.

Toss pasta with sauce and serve.