Penne Aurore with Bacon Recipe

Name: Penne Aurore with Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pounds Bacon; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Extra Virgin; 2 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced; 4 ounces, fluid Dry White Wine; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Tomato Sauce; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Petite Diced Tomatoes, Drained (If You Love Spicy You May Substitute With Rotel Tomatoes); 1 cup Half-and-half; 6 ounces, weight Mushroom, Thin Sliced Or Diced; 1/2 cups Finely Minced FRESH Basil; 1/2 pounds Tri-color Rotini; ⅓ teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes (optional); Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1/4 cups Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 pounds Bacon
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Extra Virgin
2 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced
4 ounces, fluid Dry White Wine
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Tomato Sauce
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Petite Diced Tomatoes, Drained (If You Love Spicy You May Substitute With Rotel Tomatoes)
1 cup Half-and-half
6 ounces, weight Mushroom, Thin Sliced Or Diced
1/2 cups Finely Minced FRESH Basil
1/2 pounds Tri-color Rotini
⅓ teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1/4 cups Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese

1
Preheat your oven to 450 degrees (F).
2
Place the 1/2 pound of bacon on a rack over a foil lined baking sheet (with sides to catch the grease) and bake for about 10 -15 minutes until crispy.
3
Place on paper towels to absorb the extra grease and let cool.
4
In a medium sized skillet add the olive oil and heat over medium heat.
5
Add the 2 cloves of minced garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
6
Add the wine and reduce for 1 minute.
7
Add the tomato sauce, the diced tomatoes, and the half and half and bring to a boil.
8
Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
9
Add the chopped mushrooms and cook another 5 minutes.
10
Stir in the minced basil and salt and pepper to taste.
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(For an extra kick add 1/3 teaspoons of red pepper flakes).
12
Depending on your choice of pasta it needs to be timed to be finished when you add the basil to the above sauce.
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Cook pasta in boiling water according to package instructions.
14
Crumble the bacon and stir it into the sauce.
15
Drain the pasta, stir it into the sauce.
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Dish into 4 separate bowls, sprinkle with fresh grated parmesan and some fresh basil.
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Serve with some crusty bread.
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Slice some Como bread very thin, add some garlic butter and broil for about 3 minutes.
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Enjoy..

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pounds Bacon, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Extra Virgin, 2 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced, 4 ounces, fluid Dry White Wine, and more.

Yes, Penne Aurore with Bacon 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.

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Penne Aurore with Bacon

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