4.9 from 30 votes
Tomato Bacon Pasta
Easy and savory tomato bacon pasta (spaghetti) recipe with sauteed bacon, onion, and tomato, great pasta recipe for bacon fans!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 714 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 oz Spaghetti (4 oz/113 g per person)
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 lices applewood smoked bacon (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ onion (chopped)
- ½ tsp red chili pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 1 can diced tomatoes with juice (14.5 oz, 411 g)
- Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped parsley (loosely packed)
- Parmigiano-Reggiano or Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. When it’s done, reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water and drain. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat oil on medium heat in a skillet and add the bacon. Cook until just browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and onion and cook until the onion is translucent.
- Add the red chili pepper flakes, tomatoes, and ¼ cup of the reserved pasta water and stir to combine.
- Allow to simmer, and then cook uncovered for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Make sure the sauce has good strong flavor, so when you add pasta it balance out the flavor.
- Add the spaghetti and parsley and toss to coat.
- Top with freshly grated Parmesan and serve immediately.
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To Store
- You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Notes
- The recipe is from Katherine Martinelli.
Nutrition Information
Calories
714kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
96g
(32%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
324mg
(14%)
Potassium
800mg
(23%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
889IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
109mg
(11%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 714
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 714kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 96g | 32% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 800mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 889IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.