Penne with Tomato, Bacon and Cheese Sauce Recipe

Name: Penne with Tomato, Bacon and Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 bacon slices, chopped; 6 large garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 4 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1 pound penne; 1/2 to 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese, feta cheese or coarsely grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1
Saute bacon in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until crisp.
2
Spoon off all but 4 tablespoons drippings from pan.
3
Add garlic to pan and stir 30 seconds.
4
Add wine and scrape up any browned bits.
5
Add tomatoes with juices, tomato paste, oregano and crushed red pepper.
6
Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
7
Mix in 2 tablespoons parsley.
8
Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
9
Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
10
Return pasta to pot.
11
Add sauce.
12
Toss over medium heat until sauce coats pasta, adding reserved cooking water by tablespoonfuls if mixture is dry.
13
Mix in cheese.
14
Season with salt and pepper.
15
Transfer to bowl.
16
Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons parsley.

1105

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Protein

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 bacon slices, chopped, 6 large garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1/2 cup dry red wine, 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice, and more.

Yes, Penne with Tomato, Bacon and Cheese 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!

Penne with Tomato, Bacon and Cheese Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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