Full-flavored and hearty, this classic pasta dish with bacon and tomato sauce is always a hit. Top it with plenty of grated Parmesan cheese.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 bacon slices (about 5 ounces), finely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 28-ounce can peeled Italian plum tomatoes, chopped, juices reserved
2 teaspoons dried basil, crumbled
Cayenne pepper
8 ounces fusilli or penne pasta, freshly cooked
Grated Parmesan
Preparation
Step 1
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and onion and cook until bacon is almost crisp and onion is golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add wine, stir and continue cooking 2 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes with their juices and dried basil and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer sauce, uncovered, until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
Step 2
Season sauce to taste with cayenne and black peppers. Place pasta in bowl. Add sauce and toss thoroughly. Serve pasta hot, passing grated Parmesan cheese separately.
