Ingredients for Penne With Bacon And Tomatoes
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 slices bacon
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 pound penne pasta
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How to Make Penne With Bacon And Tomatoes
- Dice 1/2 medium yellow onion. Cook bacon: Cook 4 slices of bacon in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet.
- Sauté onion: Add the diced onion to the skillet with the bacon grease and sauté for 5 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
- Simmer tomatoes: Add 1 (28 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium and cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has slightly thickened.
- Season: Crumble the cooked bacon and stir it into the tomato sauce. Season generously with freshly ground black pepper (about 1/4 teaspoon or to taste).
- Cook pasta: While the sauce simmers, cook 1 pound of penne pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- Combine and serve: Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the tomato sauce. Toss to coat. Serve immediately, garnished with extra bacon crumbles if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
20g
Fat
12g
Carbs
22g
