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Pasta with Tomato and Bacon

SUBMITTED BY: Catherine

"This is a really easy and great tasting recipe that always goes over well. Top with Parmesan cheese."
PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2005 by BIGGITYREX
My Mother used to make a variation of this recipe that she called "Bohemian Spaghetti." This... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2003 by YOCKIE82
very easy, just the right blend of spices. It looked a little dry while cooking. however, it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by SADBADDAD6
This is a great alternative to the regular spaghetti sauce. Make sure you use a good cut of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2008 by pixiedust
loved this! it did look kinda dry and pale when i tossed the pasta in but turned out to be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2008 by BABIDOLL02
Very good...didn't use spaghetti though, use the pasta of your choice or what you have on hand. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2007 by qow2
It needs more spices or something. I thought it was bland, but it was easy to make. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2006 by SAMMARTI
Excellent! And so simple. This tastes like something a high-end Italian restaurant would... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2006 by NIKKEL
This is pretty good, but I think it needs a bit stronger of flavor. Next time I would add... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2008 by WICKETMIKE