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This is a classic Italian pasta dish. Use fresh basil when it's in season; at other times, use fresh flat-leaf parsley.

Provided by Christine L.

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, diced
½ cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 pound linguine pasta, uncooked
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook diced bacon in a large saucepan over medium high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of drippings from the pan.
Add onions, and cook over medium heat about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds. Add canned tomatoes, undrained; simmer 10 minutes, breaking up tomatoes.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of 4 quarts boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
Stir basil into the sauce, and then toss with cooked pasta. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.5 calories, Carbohydrate 97.6 g, Cholesterol 12.1 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 701.6 mg, Sugar 11.8 g