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Description
This is a classic Italian pasta dish. Use fresh basil when it's in season; at other times, use fresh flat-leaf parsley.
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
- 1 pound linguine pasta, uncooked
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- 1. Cook diced bacon in a large saucepan over medium high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of drippings from the pan.
- 2. Add onions, and cook over medium heat about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds. Add canned tomatoes, undrained; simmer 10 minutes, breaking up tomatoes.
- 3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of 4 quarts boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
- 4. Stir basil into the sauce, and then toss with cooked pasta. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 4 to 6 servings
calories: 528.5 kcal
carbohydrates: 97.6 g
protein: 21.5 g
saturated fat: 2.3 g
cholesterol: 12.1 mg
sodium: 701.6 mg
fiber: 6.3 g
sugar: 11.8 g
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