READY IN 45 mins

Pasta with Tomato and Bacon

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"This is a really easy and great tasting recipe that always goes over well. Top with Parmesan cheese." — Catherine

Directions

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.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 31, 2005

My Mother used to make a variation of this recipe that she called "Bohemian Spaghetti." This recipe uses garlic and other herbs, which I think give it a certain flair. However, these ingrediants don't seem to be 'to scale.' I suggest using a little leftover bacon grease to cook the onions in, and possibly an extra can of broken up stewed tomatoes (if you cook it the way its listed, it will be very dry.) Also, I heat the pasta after its mixed for a few minutes (while stirring) so that it absorbs all of the flavor. (The way I make it has it turn out a little greasy, but the flavor more than makes up for it.)

—BIGGITYREX

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 09, 2007

It needs more spices or something. I thought it was bland, but it was easy to make.

—qow2

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39 Ratings

Nov 10, 2008

I was looking for a recipe with stuff I had at home as I didn't feel like going to the store. I entered pasta, tomato, cheese and bacon in ingredients and this recipe came up. I'm glad it did! It was really good. It true that it looks dry at first but it is perfect when you mix it with the pastas. After reading the reviews I did this: I put in 7 slices of bacon which I cut in 1 inch slices before cooking them. After removing the bacon, I cooked the onions and garlic in the bacon fat. Since I didn't have a can of tomatoes, I used 3 fresh tomatoes,removed the skin and diced them. I don't like parmesan cheese so I put in 1/2 cup of mozzarella which I mixed in with the pastas and sauce before serving. I used rotini pastas. I will make it the same way again and have a bowl of freshly grated parmesan cheese available for those who like it. This is now a favorite. Thanks Catherine.

—Sonia

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Oct 05, 2012

Yes! Pasta just as it should be! Lightly dressed, not buried in heavy, overly-spiced, thick, pasty sauce! (Gross) I loved this, with its few fresh, simple flavors and ingredients. Since I made only a few ounces of pasta for the two of us, I didn't open up a can of tomatoes. Rather, I used a few red ripe, Campari tomatoes, fresh parsley, and the herb seasonings to taste – and a little olive oil.

—naples34102

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Dec 25, 2003

very easy, just the right blend of spices. It looked a little dry while cooking. however, it turned out great. Not enough for four of my friends. Make More!

—DaveP

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Aug 29, 2002

This is a great alternative to the regular spaghetti sauce. Make sure you use a good cut of bacon to get that great smokie flavor. I really enjoyed it and it was a great way to use some of the fresh herbs from my garden.

—SADBADDAD6

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Aug 06, 2009

Love this! My 3 year old loved it too. I added some more stewed tomatoes because it looked like it needed more. In the end it would have been fine with the original amount-but it still turned out great. I added some leftover hamburger too.

—Katybella

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Apr 18, 2011

My family really liked this. It was very tasty and I will definitely make it again. I used the already cooked bacon so it was a quick and easy meal.

—jlwfohs

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Nutrition

Calories
452 kcal
23%

Carbohydrates
51.9 g
17%

Cholesterol
33 mg
11%

Fat
19.7 g
30%

Fiber
3.5 g
14%

Protein
16.6 g
33%

Sodium
674 mg
27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Pasta with Tomato and Bacon

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 452
Calories from Fat: 178

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.7g 30 %
Saturated Fat 7.2g 36 %
Cholesterol 33mg 11 %
Sodium 674mg 27 %
Potassium 485mg 14 %
Total Carbohydrates 51.9g 17 %
Dietary Fiber 3.5g 14 %
Protein 16.6g 33 %
Sugars 6.9g
Vitamin A 6 %
Vitamin C 17 %
Calcium 22 %
Iron 39 %
** Thiamin 76 %
Niacin 73 %
Vitamin B6 15 %
Magnesium 20 %
Folate 81 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.