Fettuccine with Hot Tomato and Bacon Sauce

By RossanaV

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. thick bacon slices
• 3 T evoo
• 2 1/2 large onions, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 5 large tomatoes (about 3 lbs) peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 T salt
• 1 T dried tarragon
• 1/4 t red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper
• 4 T finely chopped parsley
• 1 lb. fettuccine
• unsalted butter
• parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Fry bacon until crisp, drain on paper towesl and set aside. Pour out all but one Tbsp. bacon grease. Add the olive oil to this and when hot, add onions and wilt for about 5 mins. Add garlic and tomatoes and simmer for a few minutes. Add salt, tarragon, red and black pepper. Simmer another 30 mins. stirring occasionally. Add parsley, Simmer for 5 mins. Crumble the bacon and stir in. Sauce may be used now or reheated later.

To serve, cook the past and drain. Put back in pot and toss with a little butter. Mix with some sauce and pass the rest. Top each serving with freshly grated parmesan cheese.