Bacon Tomato Presto Pasta Food

BACON AND TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• In a large stock pot, boil 3 quarts of water, when boiling add 2 tablespoons kosher salt and the pasta and cook until the pasta is al dente.
• In a large saute pan over medium heat, add bacon and saute until bacon is crispy. Remove bacon to drain on a paper towel-lined plate and remove 3/4 of the bacon fat from the pan. Add extra-virgin olive oil, onions, and red chili flakes. Cook until onions are translucent, add garlic, cook for 2 minutes then add tomatoes. Saute for 5 minutes, then deglaze with wine.
• Drain pasta and add to the tomato mixture pan. Add basil and bacon. Toss with Parmesan, and add salt and pepper, to taste.

BACON-TOMATO LINGUINE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1 1/4 cups cooking water, then drain the pasta; set aside.
• Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and shallot and cook until the tomatoes are starting to burst, about 5 minutes. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings from the skillet.
• Whisk the eggs, cheese, lemon zest and 1 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in 1 cup of the reserved cooking water; set aside.
• Reduce the heat under the skillet to medium low. Add the pasta and toss well. Slowly pour in the egg mixture, tossing, to make a creamy sauce, about 1 minute. Season with salt and add the remaining 1/4 cup cooking water as needed to loosen. Stir in the basil. Top each serving with more cheese and season with pepper.

PASTA WITH BACON AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Hull the tomatoes and cut a shallow "x" through the skin on the bottom of each. Prepare an ice bath.
• Put the tomatoes in the boiling water and boil for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and submerge in the ice bath. Reserve the pot of boiling water. When the tomatoes are cool, use the back of a paring knife to peel the tomatoes. Cut the tomatoes in half lengthwise and squeeze out and discard the seeds, then chop the tomatoes into approximately 1/2-inch pieces.
• Put the bacon in a large cold skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Discard all but about 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the skillet.
• Add the onion to the drippings in the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until soft and pale golden, about 10 minutes. Add the wine and boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to break down, about 5 minutes.
• Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions in the reserved pot of tomato water until al dente, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta. Add the pasta to the skillet with the sauce, along with 1/2 cup of the cooking water and toss to coat. Add more water if necessary for desired consistency. Stir in half the bacon and half the herbs and season with salt and pepper. Divide the pasta and sauce among bowls and top with the remaining bacon and herbs. Serve with Parmesan for topping.

SUPER SMOKY BACON & TOMATO SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook the spaghetti following pack instructions. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and cook the bacon for 3-4 mins until just starting to crisp. Stir in the onion and cook for another 3-4 mins, then add the garlic and smoked paprika, and cook for 1 min more.
• Pour in the chopped tomatoes, bring to the boil and bubble for about 5 mins until thickened, stirring every so often to stop it catching on the bottom. Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce. Serve with Parmesan, if you like.

TOMATO AND BACON PASTA

Steps:

• Equipment:
• Frying pan,
• Cutting knife,
• Wooden spoon ,
• Saucepan,
• Spaghetti spoon,
• Firstly peel, cut and dice the onion and garlic. Then preheat a drop of oil in a frying pan on a low to medium heat. Then add the onion and garlic for around 5-7 minutes.
• Next dice the bacon and add to the frying pan. Leave to cook for around 10-15 minutes on a low heat. Then grate the carrot and add for the last 5 minutes.
• Boil a saucepan with salt water and add the pasta or spaghetti cook according to packet. Once cooked drain and serve onto a plate with the tomato and bacon sauce. Finish with a sprinkle of cheese.

PASTA WITH BACON AND TOMATO PESTO

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Drain tomatoes, reserve some of the oil. Cut tomatoes into strips.
• Cook bacon in a skillet over medium high heat until crisp. Drain and crumble.
• Drain pasta and place in a large bowl.
• Add tomatoes and pesto. Toss.
• Add bacon and cheese. Toss.
• If necessary add the reserved oil.
• Season with pepper.

BACON & TOMATO PASTA WITH A KICK

Steps:

• Put water on to boil in pot with table salt, (for pasta).
• Put diced tomatoes in a bowl. Squeeze lemon over top. Add in coarse ground salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and parsley. Stir up to mix flavors.
• Heat olive oil on medium/high for a couple minute on a pan. Once pan is hot, adjust temperature down to medium and add garlic and bacon pieces. Fry for about 3 minutes.
• Pour tomato mixture into pan. Add in 1 tsp Tabasco sauce & stir thoroughly. Cover and turn temperature down to medium/low. Let simmer for approximately 6-8 minutes.
• Add pasta to boiling water. Cook until al dente. Drain. Put in serving bowl.
• Add sauce to pasta. Stir and serve!

PHILLY BACON AND TOMATO PRESTO PASTA

Steps:

• Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp, stirring occasionally. Drain bacon; return to skillet.
• Add cream cheese spread, milk, Parmesan and tomatoes; cook on medium-low heat until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is heated through, stirring frequently.
• Stir in pasta.

PHILLY BACON AND TOMATO PRESTO PASTA

Steps:

• Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp, stirring occasionally. Drain bacon; return to skillet.
• Add cream cheese spread, milk, Parmesan and tomatoes; cook on medium-low heat until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is heated through, stirring frequently.
• Stir in pasta.

CREAMY BACON & TOMATO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling water following pack instructions. Drain and run under cold water until completely cool.
• Meanwhile, mix the yogurt, mustard, honey, garlic, lemon zest, olive oil and some seasoning together in a large bowl. Toss the cooked pasta with the dressing, tomatoes, spinach and basil. Keep chilled until ready to serve, then crumble over the bacon.

PHILLY BACON AND TOMATO PRESTO PASTA

Steps:

• Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp, stirring occasionally. Drain bacon; return to skillet.
• Add cream cheese spread, milk, Parmesan and tomatoes; cook on medium-low heat until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is heated through, stirring frequently.
• Stir in pasta.