PASTA ALLA ARRABIATA

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Delicious, spicy tomato based pasta sauce. This is a recipe I developed myself based on those found in a number of pasta cookbooks. It features bacon, one of my favorite ingredients.

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Categories     European

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (15 ounce) cans peeled tomatoes
12 ounces thick sliced bacon, cut crosswise into small strips
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
12 ounces dried fusilli

Steps:

  • Cook bacon strips in deep saute pan over medium heat until browned, but not crisp. Drain any excess fat.
  • Add tomatoes.
  • Add herbs. Stir to combine. Simmer.
  • Cook pasta.
  • When pasta is ready and sauce has reduced to desired thickness (add water if it is getting too thick too soon) drain pasta and add pasta to sauce. Stir well.
  • Serve with freshly grated parmasian cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 747, Fat 40.1, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 57.8, Sodium 723.7, Carbohydrate 73.2, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 7.2, Protein 23

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