Smoky Bacon  Tomato Pasta

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mince the  garlic cloves

boil the pasta  al dente  in salted water

heat oil over  medium high

add butter

add bacon

cook until  golden brown

add pepper, salt, smoked paprika  and dried oregano

stir in  tomato paste

add  cherry  tomatoes

stir in  garlic,  cook for 2 minutes

when tomatoes  start to burst, press down to  release the juices

scoop up 1 cup cooking water

drain the pasta

add 1/2 cup  cooking water

toss with pasta

add parsley

stir in Parmesan