A super easy pasta dish with bacon in a smoky tomato sauce. Jazzed up with cherry tomatoes and Parmesan for a smooth creamy finishing touch. This pasta is anything but boring, in fact it is sensational.
Tomato paste and smoked bacon form the base for this sauce, they lend lots of flavor, while the fresh tomatoes add a bright tang. It’s hearty, super delicious and ready in 20 minutes. It can easily be made on a weeknight, but it’s indulgent enough for a date night. Extraordinarily simple and minimalistic, but very satisfying.
We start by boiling the pasta. While that happens, we cook the bacon until crispy, add tomato paste, garlic and spices. Then we stir in the cherry tomatoes and simmer for a few minutes, add pasta along with some cooking water for a silky sauce, et voila! Ready in no-time, but extremely flavorful. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and some chili flakes for an exciting kick. Serve with a simple side salad, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Let me guide you through the recipe with this, step-by-step VIDEO.
RECIPE NOTES
Make this recipe your own!
- use your favorite short pasta shape
- instead of smoked bacon use pancetta
- add roasted peppers or basil
- serve with a leafy side salad
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Calories Per Serving: 538 kcalSmoky Bacon Tomato Pasta
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sounds delicious and so simple
Thanks! Hope you love it!
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That’s so nice to hear, happy coking!