Smoky Bacon  Tomato Pasta

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mince the  garlic cloves

boil pasta  al dente  in salted water

heat  oil over  medium high

add butter

add bacon

cook until  golden brown

add  pepper,  salt, paprika  and oregano

stir in  tomato paste

add  cherry  tomatoes

stir in   garlic,  cook for  2 minutes

when tomatoes  start to burst, press down  to release juices

scoop up  1 cup cooking water

drain the pasta

add 1/2 cup  cooking water

toss in pasta

add parsley

stir in  Parmesan