SPAGHETTI WITH SALAMI AND BACON

Spaghetti with Salami and Bacon image

A nice and easy quick recipe for lunch or a light dinner. Not overpowering, the hot salami gives it a little kick, but still has great flavors. With a glass of red wine, it's hard to beat.

Provided by Part Time Cook

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
¼ pound hard salami, diced
2 slices bacon, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 leek, thinly sliced
salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tomatoes, diced
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place salami and bacon in the skillet; cook until just starting to crisp. Stir in garlic and leek; season with salt and pepper, and cook 2 minutes more. Stir in tomatoes and 1 tablespoon basil; cook 1 minute more.
Mix the cooked pasta into the contents of the skillet, along with 3 tablespoons Parmesan. Serve topped with remaining Parmesan and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 386.7 mg, Sugar 2.8 g