pasta with tomato and bacon

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 5 slices bacon
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 8 ounces spaghetti
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. remove from pan, break into 1/2 inch pieces, and set aside. drain bacon grease, and return pan to heat. saute onions over medium heat until tender. stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more. stir in bacon and tomatoes. cover, reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
• meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• stir basil, oregano and parsley into tomato sauce. add salt and pepper to taste. cook 5 minutes more. toss with hot pasta. top with grated parmesan cheese when serving.