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For sauce:
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Place diced tomatoes in a larger strainer set over large bowl.
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Let stand 15 minutes.
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Reserve juice.
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Drizzle rimmed baking sheet with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
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Spread tomatoes in a single layer on baking sheet.
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Sprinklewith salt and pepper.
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Roast at 425 degrees until tomatoes are slightly caramelized, stirring evry 10 minutes, about 45 minutes.
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Meanwhile, bring reserved tomato juice and 1 cup crushed tomatoes to boil in heavy medium saucepan.
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Reduce heat to medium and simmer until reduced to 1-1/2 cups, about15 minutes.
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Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large pot over medium heat.
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Add onion and saute until browned, about 12 minutes.
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Stir in reduced tomatoes and roasted tomatoes.
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(Sauce can be made 3 days ahead.).
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Cook bacon in heavy large skillet until crisp.
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Transfer to paper towels to drain.
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Pour off drippings from skillet.
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Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium heat.
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Add garlic and red pepper and stir 1 minute.
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Add tomato sauce and chicken broth and simmer 10 minutes to develop flavor.
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Stir in bacon.
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Add cooked pasta to sauce and the 1 cup Parmesan cheese and arugula.
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Toss until arugula wilts.