Categories: Pasta

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
• 2 (14.5 oz.) cans stewed tomatoes, with juices
• 1 lb. dried linguine
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
• 2 tbsp. finely shredded Parmesan

Directions

1. Add bacon to a large saucepan over medium heat; cook until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Drain all but 2 tbsp. drippings from pan.

2. Add onion to pan; cook over medium heat about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and red pepper; cook 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes, breaking up tomatoes with a wooden spoon.

3. Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed. Drain.

4. Stir basil and bacon into tomato mixture, then stir in cooked pasta. Garnish with additional basil and sprinkle with Parmesan.

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