Tomato-Basil Pasta

8 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • whole wheat spaghetti, uncooked
  • 6 cans canned no-salt-added diced tomatoes (28 fl oz/796 mL each), undrained
  • 12 slices bacon, chopped Rite Aid 2 For $7.00 thru 02/06
  • 1-1/2 qt. onions, chopped Safeway 3 lb For $2.99 thru 02/09
  • 1-1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • 3 cups fresh basil, chopped
  • 4-1/2 cups Delissio Italian Mozzarella Block, shredded
  • 1 cup Kraft Shredded Parmesan

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, drain tomatoes, reserving 3 cups (750 mL) of the liquid (or reserving 1/2 cup [125 mL] of the liquid for trial recipe).
  3. 3
    Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp.
  4. 4
    Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels.
  5. 5
    Discard drippings from skillet.
  6. 6
    Add onions to skillet; cook on medium heat 5 min.
  7. 7
    or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
  8. 8
    Stir in tomatoes, reserved liquid and crushed pepper; cook 5 to 7 min.
  9. 9
    or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  10. 10
    Drain spaghetti; place in large bowl.
  11. 11
    Add tomato mixture, bacon, basil and mozzarella; mix lightly.
  12. 12
    Serve topped with Parmesan.

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