Bow Ties with Bacon, Onion and Tomato |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Humble, delicious, quick and easy to prepare. Spice it up if you like; add a favorite salad and dinner's ready. Ingredients:
4 slices bacon, chopped fine |
1 onion, chopped |
1/2 lb bow tie pasta |
1 tomato, chopped (about 1/2 pound) |
1/4 cup water |
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, to taste |
salt |
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves |
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Put a large pot of salted water on to boil for the pasta. 2. Using a skillet, fry the bacon until crisp; remove bacon and drain off all but 1 T fat. 3. Saute onions in bacon fat until golden brown. 4. Add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente; drain and return to pot. 5. Stir tomato into onion with 1/4 cup water, red pepper flakes, and salt to taste; simmer for 5 minutes; stir in reserved bacon and parsley. 6. Add sauce and parmesan to pasta and toss to coat. |
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