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Spicy Bacon Tomato Pasta

Indulge in Creamy Spicy Bacon Tomato Pasta Bliss

This Spicy Bacon Tomato Pasta combines creamy goodness and bold flavors for a delightful dinner experience in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Uncooked Pasta Choose your favorite type
For the Sauce
  • 8 oz Thick-Cut Bacon Try turkey bacon for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Chopped Onion Use yellow or white onion
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic elevates the dish
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Wine Use a good-quality wine like Sauvignon Blanc
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste (double concentrated) Adjust based on preference
  • 1 cup Heavy/Whipping Cream Half-and-half is a lighter alternative
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning Homemade is delicious too
  • 1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to your heat preference
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese Use nutritional yeast for a vegan option
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Dried basil works if in a pinch
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Essential for seasoning

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Spicy Bacon Tomato Pasta
  1. Boil the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving some water.
  2. Cook the Bacon: Cut bacon into pieces, heat skillet, and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towel.
  3. Sauté the Onions: In the skillet, sauté chopped onions until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add Garlic and Wine: Stir in minced garlic and dry white wine; simmer for about 30 seconds.
  5. Create the Sauce: Mix in tomato paste, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  6. Combine Bacon and Basil: Add cooked bacon and fresh basil to the sauce, then stir in Parmesan cheese off the heat.
  7. Toss with Pasta: If sauce is thick, add reserved pasta water. Combine pasta with sauce until evenly coated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Cook pasta al dente for best texture. Reserve pasta water for adjusting sauce thickness.

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