Angry Pasta

Name: Angry Pasta
Ingredients: 1/2 lb bacon, strips chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/3 cup olive oil; 3 (15 ounce) cans tomato puree; 6 basil leaves, thinly sliced; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed; 3 cups uncooked penne pasta; grated parmesan cheese

8 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/2 lb bacon, strips chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
3 (15 ounce) cans tomato puree
6 basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/2 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
3 cups uncooked penne pasta
grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon, discarding drippings.
2

In the same skillet, saute the garlic in olive oil for 1 minute.
3

Add the tomato puree, basil, pepper flakes, and bacon, and bring to a boil.
4

Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally.
5

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, drain.
6

Serve with sauce, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.