Shells with Bacon and Beef Sauce

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over low heat.

2. 2

   Cook the bacon in the oil until it just begins to crisp.

3. 3

   Stir in the onion.

4. 4

   Cook and stir until bacon is crisp and onion is soft.

5. 5

   Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

6. 6

   Remove the bacon mixture from the pan and reserve.

7. 7

   Brown the ground beef in the saucepan; drain.

8. 8

   Stir the bacon mixture, crushed tomatoes, and tomato sauce into the beef.

9. 9

   Season with salt to taste.

10. 10

    Simmer over low heat while pasta is cooking.

11. 11

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.

12. 12

    Stir in the shell pasta, and return to a boil.

13. 13

    Cook the pasta until cooked through but still firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.

14. 14

    Drain.

15. 15

    Toss hot pasta with bacon and beef sauce to serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.