Pasta with bacon tomato sauce is a classic Italian dish that is both delicious and easy to make. The combination of smoky bacon, sweet tomatoes, and savory herbs creates a flavor that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, pasta with bacon tomato sauce is always a good choice.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PASTA WITH BACON AND TOMATOES
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Hull the tomatoes and cut a shallow "x" through the skin on the bottom of each. Prepare an ice bath.
- Put the tomatoes in the boiling water and boil for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and submerge in the ice bath. Reserve the pot of boiling water. When the tomatoes are cool, use the back of a paring knife to peel the tomatoes. Cut the tomatoes in half lengthwise and squeeze out and discard the seeds, then chop the tomatoes into approximately 1/2-inch pieces.
- Put the bacon in a large cold skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Discard all but about 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the skillet.
- Add the onion to the drippings in the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until soft and pale golden, about 10 minutes. Add the wine and boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to break down, about 5 minutes.
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions in the reserved pot of tomato water until al dente, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta. Add the pasta to the skillet with the sauce, along with 1/2 cup of the cooking water and toss to coat. Add more water if necessary for desired consistency. Stir in half the bacon and half the herbs and season with salt and pepper. Divide the pasta and sauce among bowls and top with the remaining bacon and herbs. Serve with Parmesan for topping.
BACON AND TOMATO PASTA
Steps:
- In a large stock pot, boil 3 quarts of water, when boiling add 2 tablespoons kosher salt and the pasta and cook until the pasta is al dente.
- In a large saute pan over medium heat, add bacon and saute until bacon is crispy. Remove bacon to drain on a paper towel-lined plate and remove 3/4 of the bacon fat from the pan. Add extra-virgin olive oil, onions, and red chili flakes. Cook until onions are translucent, add garlic, cook for 2 minutes then add tomatoes. Saute for 5 minutes, then deglaze with wine.
- Drain pasta and add to the tomato mixture pan. Add basil and bacon. Toss with Parmesan, and add salt and pepper, to taste.
SPICY PASTA WITH TOMATO & BACON SAUCE
This is my Dad's recipe - boy is it terrific! Careful with the red pepper flakes though - first time he made it - Wowzers!! It was a little too spicy! In my opinion this sauce tastes even better the second day!
Provided by Mom2Rose
Categories Spaghetti
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Fry bacon until crisp and drain (reserve 1 tablespoons in skillet).
- Set bacon aside to cool.
- Add olive oil and onions to skillet.
- Saute onions until wilted, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, tomatoes, salt, sugar and pepper flakes.
- Cook your choice of pasta in the meantime.
- Simmer 30 minutes to reduce liquid.
- Crumble bacon and add to sauce along with parsley if desired.
- Remove sauce from heat.
- Toss cooked pasta with sauce and top with parmesan cheese if desired.
- ENJOY!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1145.8, Fat 63.8, SaturatedFat 18.9, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 1265.7, Carbohydrate 111.4, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 18.8, Protein 32.5
ORECCHIETTE WITH BACON AND TOMATO SAUCE
To give basic tomato sauce an extra kick, turn to bacon and red-pepper flakes. Just a little of each gives the sauce a lightly spicy, smoky flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add bacon and cook until browned and almost crisp, about 4 minutes. Add onion and cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and red-pepper flakes and stir until fragrant, 1 minute. Add tomatoes, breaking them up as you go, and season with salt and pepper. Bring sauce to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook until slightly reduced, 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot of salted water, cook pasta 1 minute less than package instructions. Reserve cup pasta water; drain pasta and return to pot.
- Add sauce and pasta water to pasta and toss to combine; cook over medium-high until sauce thickens and coats pasta, about 2 minutes. Refrigerate 3 cups pasta for a separate dish. Serve remaining pasta topped with Parmesan and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g
TOMATO AND BACON PASTA
A quick and easy pasta dish.
Provided by mimmiekargotis
Time 30m
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Equipment:
- Frying pan,
- Cutting knife,
- Wooden spoon ,
- Saucepan,
- Spaghetti spoon,
- Firstly peel, cut and dice the onion and garlic. Then preheat a drop of oil in a frying pan on a low to medium heat. Then add the onion and garlic for around 5-7 minutes.
- Next dice the bacon and add to the frying pan. Leave to cook for around 10-15 minutes on a low heat. Then grate the carrot and add for the last 5 minutes.
- Boil a saucepan with salt water and add the pasta or spaghetti cook according to packet. Once cooked drain and serve onto a plate with the tomato and bacon sauce. Finish with a sprinkle of cheese.
SUPER SMOKY BACON & TOMATO SPAGHETTI
Serve your pasta with a budget-busting tomato and paprika sauce. It's a healthy choice to boot
Provided by Katy Greenwood
Categories Main course, Pasta
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook the spaghetti following pack instructions. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and cook the bacon for 3-4 mins until just starting to crisp. Stir in the onion and cook for another 3-4 mins, then add the garlic and smoked paprika, and cook for 1 min more.
- Pour in the chopped tomatoes, bring to the boil and bubble for about 5 mins until thickened, stirring every so often to stop it catching on the bottom. Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce. Serve with Parmesan, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 80 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium
SPICY, CREAMY, TOMATO ,BACON PASTA SAUCE
I made this last night from things in the pantry and fridge. I guess it's based loosely on Alamatriciana, though that has crisp bacon and no cream or herbs!
Provided by JustJanS
Categories Pork
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a heavy based fry pan over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, add the bacon and garlic, and cook for a further 5 minutes or until the bacon is cooked to your liking.
- Pour in the wine, and allow to cook and reduce for a couple of minutes, then add the chilli flakes, tomato sauce, water and stock powder.
- Simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Add the cream and fresh chopped herbs and freshly ground black pepper, reheat and serve immediately over the pasta of your choice.
- We ate this last night over spinach and cheese tortellini.
BACON & TOMATO SPAGHETTI
Our summer-perfect pasta features baby spinach, cherry tomatoes and crisp bacon tossed with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute tomatoes in drippings until tender. Drain spaghetti; stir into skillet. Add the spinach, bacon, vinaigrette, salt and pepper; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts :
PASTA WITH BACON, TOMATOES, AND CHEESE
Steps:
- Place a large pot of water with a tight-fitting lid over high heat and bring to a boil. Once it comes to a boil, add some salt and the pasta. Cook according to the package directions until al dente. Heads up: you need to reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid before you drain the pasta.
- While the pasta is cooking, start the sauce. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the EVOO. Add the chopped bacon and cook, stirring every now and then, until crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the onions, garlic, red pepper flakes, and a little salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes, or until the onions start to brown. Add the white wine and cook for 1 minute. Add the chicken stock and reserved pasta cooking liquid, then bring up to a bubble and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the grape tomatoes and cook them for about 30 seconds, just to start getting them hot and ready to burst. Add the cooked drained pasta, toss to coat in the sauce, and let some of the sauce soak in, about 1 minute. Turn the heat off and add the diced mozzarella, the chives, basil, grated cheese, and black pepper to taste. Dress the greens with oil and vinegar and serve with the pasta.
TOMATO AND BACON PASTA BAKE
This is a fantastic twist on an ordinary pasta bake. Quick and easy to make, and one which you can use forever! Serve with fresh bread and a salad.
Provided by Jayne
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Heat oil in a large saucepan or skillet, add onion, bacon, salt, and pepper. Cook until bacon is crispy and onion is soft. Drain fat. Pour in tomato soup and stir; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; add 1 cup Cheddar cheese and the milk. Stir until cheese is melted.
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Combine sauce with pasta in a baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Place under the oven broiler until sauce is thick and cheese browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 712.3 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 92.4 mg, Fat 45 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 20.2 g, Sodium 1173.6 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, ripe tomatoes, good quality bacon, and a flavorful pasta will make all the difference in the final dish.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the bacon. This will prevent it from cooking evenly and becoming crispy.
- Cook the bacon until it is crispy, but not burnt. This will add a nice smoky flavor to the sauce.
- Use a large pot to cook the sauce. This will give the sauce plenty of room to simmer and develop its flavor.
- Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and deepen.
- Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper. You may also want to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little extra heat.
- Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta. Spaghetti, penne, and rigatoni are all good choices.
- Garnish the pasta with grated Parmesan cheese, chopped basil, or parsley.
Conclusion:
Pasta with bacon tomato sauce is a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its simple ingredients and bold flavors, it's the perfect meal for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying pasta dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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