Description
Experience the delightful blend of crispy bacon, zesty tomatoes, and a creamy sauce with this Spicy Bacon Tomato Pasta. Quick to prepare, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or cozy dinner gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 4 strips thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Small handful fresh basil, sliced thin
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook pasta al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, cook chopped bacon until crispy, then use a slotted spoon to transfer it to a paper towel.
- Sauté onion in the remaining bacon fat until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and pour in dry wine, letting it bubble for about 30 seconds.
- Incorporate tomato paste, cream, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, stirring to a smooth sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix in bacon and sliced basil, tossing gently.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Combine drained pasta with sauce, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper, then serve immediately.
Notes
For lighter options, substitute with turkey bacon or a vegan alternative.
If you need a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta instead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 100mg