BACON AND TOMATO PASTA

BACON AND TOMATO PASTA image

Categories Pasta

Yield 6-8 people

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons kosher salt
16 ounces spaghetti pasta
1 lb. thick-cut bacon or pancetta, chopped
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup red onion, diced
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
3 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 cups Roma tomatoes, diced
¼ cup red wine
4 tablespoons basil, chiffonade
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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.