Peppered Bacon and Tomato Linguine

Linguine is tossed with crispy bacon and a simple tomato sauce.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 362 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
• ½ pound peppered bacon, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, reserving drippings, and set aside.

Step 3

Saute green onion and garlic in bacon drippings over medium heat for one minute. Stir in tomatoes, basil, salt and ground black pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Toss hot pasta with sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.