Angry Pasta Recipe

Ingredients for Angry Pasta

• 4 slices bacon
• Garlic Cloves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (or reserved bacon grease)
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• Basil Leaves
• Red Pepper Flakes
• Penne Pasta
• Grated Parmesan cheese (amount to taste)

How to Make Angry Pasta

1. Cook 4 slices of bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon grease.
2. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the skillet with the reserved bacon grease and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in 1 (28 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, and 1/2 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes (adjust to your spice preference). Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow flavors to meld.
5. While the sauce simmers, cook 1 pound of pasta according to package directions. Drain and reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
6. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat, adding a little pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
7. Serve immediately, topped with the crispy bacon and grated Parmesan cheese (amount to taste).