Recipe of the Month

 

Description

 

This is a classic Italian pasta dish. Use fresh basil when it's in season at other times use fresh flat-leaf parsley. 

 

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, diced 

• 1/2 cup chopped onion 

• 1 teaspoon minced garlic 

• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 

• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes 

• 1 pound linguine pasta, uncooked 

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 

• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 

 

Directions

1. Cook diced bacon in a large saucepan over medium high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. 

2. Add onions, and cook over medium heat about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds. Add canned tomatoes, undrained; simmer 10 minutes, breaking up tomatoes. 

3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of 4 quarts boiling salted water until al dente. Drain. 

4. Stir basil into the sauce, and then toss with cooked pasta. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.