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Crispy Bacon Tomato Pasta - Insanely Delicious!

This bacon pasta recipe is a weeknight savior! Forget complicated sauces and long cooking times; this dish brings together the irresistible combination of crispy bacon and rich tomato sauce in a way that's both comforting and incredibly easy to make. It's perfect for busy evenings when you crave a satisfying meal without the fuss. We'll guide you through creating a flavorful pasta dish that highlights the savory crunch of bacon and the bright acidity of tomatoes. It’s a simple yet elegant meal t
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 160 g / 5 oz spaghetti or other long strand pasta of choice
  • 1 tsp olive oil (or butter)
  • 150-180 g / 5 - 6 oz bacon (, diced)
  • 1 garlic clove (, minced)
  • 1/2 onion (, finely diced (brown, white, yellow))
  • 400 g / 14 oz canned crushed tomato
  • Salt and pepper
  • pinch sugar (, if needed (Note 1))
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Finely chopped parsley

Method
 

  1. Have all ingredients measured and ready to go.
  2. Boil water, salt generously, and cook pasta 2 minutes LESS than packet instructions.
  3. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Add bacon and cook for 1 minute until crisping. Add garlic and onion, cook 3 minutes until onion is translucent and bacon is golden. Drain excess fat if desired.
  4. Reserve a mug of pasta water. Add about 1/2 cup to the skillet. Simmer and stir, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
  5. Add crushed tomatoes to the skillet. Bring to a simmer for 2 minutes, then reduce heat to medium-high.
  6. Drain pasta (or use tongs to transfer directly into the skillet with the sauce).
  7. Toss pasta gently with the sauce for 2 minutes until pasta is well-coated and sauce has thickened. Add reserved pasta water, a splash at a time, if needed.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste, remembering bacon is salty.

Notes

- Reserve pasta water! It's liquid gold for emulsifying the sauce and achieving the perfect consistency.
- Don't overcook the pasta; it will finish cooking in the sauce. Aim for al dente.
- Adjust salt carefully at the end, as bacon is already quite salty.
- For extra flavor, a pinch of red pepper flakes can be added with the garlic and onion.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.