Penne Noodles With Tomatoes, Cheese and Bacon Recipe

Name: Penne Noodles With Tomatoes, Cheese and Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta, cooked as directed; ½ cup reserved pasta water; 6 slices bacon, cooked and cut up; 4 tablespoons bacon drippings, reserved; 6 cloves garlic, minced; ½ cup dry red wine; 28 ounces diced tomatoes in tomato puree; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 ½ teaspoons oregano; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 4 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley; ¾ cup fresh shredded parmesan-romano cheese mix

Servings: persons

1 lb penne pasta, cooked as directed
½ cup reserved pasta water
6 slices bacon, cooked and cut up
4 tablespoons bacon drippings, reserved
6 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup dry red wine
28 ounces diced tomatoes in tomato puree
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 ½ teaspoons oregano
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley
¾ cup fresh shredded parmesan-romano cheese mix

1
Fry bacon in deep fry pan.
2
Drain off all but 4 tablespoons drippings.
3
Keep bacon in pan and add garlic and stir 30 seconds.
4
Stir in wine and scrape up any browned bits on pan.
5
Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, red pepper.
6
Simmer 10 minutes to thicken.
7
Meanwhile, cook pasta as box directs.
8
Drain off all but 1/2 cup pasta water for reserve.
9
Put pasta in serving bowl and pour sauce.
10
Can add some reserve water if seems dry a teaspoon at a time.
11
Mix in shredded cheese.
12
Sprinkle with parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
13
Serve immediately.
14
I have served with italian links, a chef salad, fresh bread and wine of course!

991

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb penne pasta, cooked as directed, ½ cup reserved pasta water, 6 slices bacon, cooked and cut up, 4 tablespoons bacon drippings, reserved, and more.

Yes, Penne Noodles With Tomatoes, Cheese and 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.

Penne Noodles With Tomatoes, Cheese and Bacon

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