Pasta With Slow Simmered Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Pasta With Slow Simmered Fresh Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon, finely chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ cup finely diced celery; 1 bay leaf; 5 cups chopped fresh plum tomatoes (about 2 Lbs); ¼ cup chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 12 ounces cavatappie penne or 12 ounces other shaped pasta

Servings: persons

3 slices bacon, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup finely diced celery
1 bay leaf
5 cups chopped fresh plum tomatoes (about 2 Lbs)
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
12 ounces cavatappie penne or 12 ounces other shaped pasta

1
Cook bacon in large skillet or ot over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes or until brown and crisp.
2
With slotted spoon, place bacon on paper towel-lined plate.
3
Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings.
4
Add onion; cook over medium heat 5 to 8 minutes or until onion is golden brown, stirring occasionally.
5
Add garlic, celery and bay laeaf; cook 30 seconds or until garlic is fragrant.
6
Add tomatoes, basil, thyme, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat to medium-low to low; simmer 30 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirrying occasionally.
8
Discard bay leaf.
9
For a smooth sauce, pass saucethrough food mill or pulse in food processor or blender until of desired concistency.
10
Return to skillet; stir in bacon.
11
Heat over medium heat until hot.
12
(Sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated or up to 4 months ahead and frozen.
13
).
14
Cook cavatappi on large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions; drain.
15
Top with sauce.

658

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 slices bacon, finely chopped, 1 medium onion, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, minced, ¼ cup finely diced celery, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Slow Simmered Fresh Tomato Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pasta With Slow Simmered Fresh Tomato Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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