Tomato Pasta with Bacon, Onions, and Cheese

Ingredients

• 225 gSpaghetti
• 3 tbspOlive oil
• 50 gBacon
• 150 gOnion
• 1 tspPepper flakes
• 400 gTomato sauce
• 85 gParmesan
• 3500 mlWater

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep and cook pasta

   • Bring a large pot (about 3–4 quarts) of water to a boil and salt it well.
   • Add the spaghetti and cook about 6 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside briefly.
2. 2

   Make the sauce

   • While the water heats, warm the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
   • Add diced bacon and sauté until the fat is clear and the bacon begins to brown.
   • Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft.
   • Add crushed red pepper and cook 2–3 more minutes.
   • Stir in the tomato sauce and heat through.
   • Remove from heat and stir in the freshly grated Parmesan.
3. 3

   Serve

   • Divide the pasta among plates and spoon the tomato-bacon sauce over it.
   • Garnish with extra Parmesan if desired and serve immediately.