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Pasta With Slow Simmered Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe

Pasta With Slow Simmered Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Pasta With Slow Simmered Fresh Tomato Sauce

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 slices bacon, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup finely diced celery
1 bay leaf
5 cups chopped fresh plum tomatoes (about 2 lbs)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
12 oz cavatappie penne or 12 oz other shaped pasta

Directions:

Cook bacon in large skillet or ot over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes or until brown and crisp. With slotted spoon, place bacon on paper towel-lined plate.
Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings. Add onion; cook over medium heat 5 to 8 minutes or until onion is golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, celery and bay laeaf; cook 30 seconds or until garlic is fragrant. Add tomatoes, basil, thyme, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low to low; simmer 30 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirrying occasionally. Discard bay leaf.
For a smooth sauce, pass saucethrough food mill or pulse in food processor or blender until of desired concistency. Return to skillet; stir in bacon. Heat over medium heat until hot. (Sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated or up to 4 months ahead and frozen.).
Cook cavatappi on large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions; drain. Top with sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	146.29 Kcal (612 kJ)
Calories from fat	76.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.46g	13%
Cholesterol	13.86mg	5%
Sodium	289.67mg	12%
Potassium	657.76mg	14%
Total Carbs	13.24g	4%
Sugars	8.06g	32%
Dietary Fiber	3.16g	13%
Protein	5.61g	11%
Vitamin C	36mg	60%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	44mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	50.95 Kcal (213 kJ)
Calories from fat	26.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.95g	13%
Cholesterol	4.83mg	5%
Sodium	100.88mg	12%
Potassium	229.06mg	14%
Total Carbs	4.61g	4%
Sugars	2.81g	32%
Dietary Fiber	1.1g	13%
Protein	1.96g	11%
Vitamin C	12.6mg	60%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	15.3mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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