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Tomato Basil Bacon Linguine

tomato basil bacon linguine
Ingredients:
  • (4 slices) bacon, diced
  • (1/2 cup) onion, chopped
  • (1 tsp.) minced garlic
  • (1/4 tsp.) crushed red pepper flakes
  • (2 14.5 oz. cans) stewed tomatoes
  • (1 lb.) linguine pasta, uncooked
  • (1 Tbsp.) fresh basil, chopped
  • (2 Tbsp.) grated Parmesan cheese
Servings
6
Dinner

Tomato Basil Bacon Linguine

Thick linguini pasta with fresh basil in a spicy garlic tomato and bacon sauce.

Preparation Time
About 15 minutes
Cook Time
About 20 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1Place a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook 5 minutes, or until crispy. Reserve 2 Tbsp. drippings, drain the rest.
  2. 2Place pan back over medium heat, add onions and cook 3 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, stir for 30 seconds.
  3. 3Stir in tomatoes (w/juice) and simmer 10 minutes, using a wooden spoon to break up the tomatoes.
  4. 4Fill a large pot with 4 quarts cold water and place over High heat. When boiling, add pasta and cook according to package directions, to al dente. Drain.

  5. 5Add basil and pasta to sauce, toss and serve with Parmesan over top.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of dish

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 353
  • Total Fat 5.1 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 65.1 g
  • Protein 14.4 g
  • Cholesterol 8 mg
  • Sodium 471 mg
  • Fiber 4.2 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Dinner

Recipe Subcategory: Pastas and Pizzas

Recipe Ethnicity: Italian

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: No

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Pork, Dairy

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.