Description
This Spicy Bacon Tomato Pasta combines crispy bacon and a creamy tomato sauce for an irresistible flavor, making it a perfect weeknight dinner that’s quick and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
- 4 strips thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup tomato paste (double concentrated)
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 small handful fresh basil (sliced thin)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente; save a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy and golden, then transfer to a paper towel plate, leaving some fat in the pan.
- Sauté the chopped onion in the bacon fat until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, then pour in the white wine and simmer briefly to cook off alcohol.
- Stir in tomato paste, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Fold in bacon, fresh basil, and parmesan cheese; adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Toss the drained pasta in the sauce, season to taste, and serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to substitute turkey bacon or pancetta for a different flavor.
Gluten-free pasta can be used for a diet-friendly option.
For a lighter dish, half-and-half can substitute for heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg