Angel Hair with Bacon and Tomatoes

By Wollygator

Ingredients

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1pound1 pound dried angel hair pasta
• 2tbsp.2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1cup1 cup diced bacon
• 33 garlic cloves, sliced
• 3cups3 cups medium-diced tomatoes
• 1/2cup1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2cup1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves
• 2tbsp.2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a very large pot, bring 5 quarts water and 3 tablespoons salt to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until just al dente, about 1 minute less than the package directions. Occasionally give the pasta a stir so it doesn't stick together. Scoop out and reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining the pasta.

2. Meanwhile, put a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and bacon and cook until almost crisp, about 3 minutes. Don't drain off the bacon fat. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, making sure it doesn't get too brown. Add the tomatoes and increase the heat to medium-high.

3. Add the pasta and reserved pasta water to the pan, stirring the noodles into the sauce. Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese, basil and extra-virgin olive oil. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding salt and pepper as needed, Serve immediately.