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From: Country Living US
Yields:
6 serving(s)
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Cal/Serv:
425
Traditional spaghetti and tomato sauce gets an upgrade with the addition of smoky, salty bacon and zesty red onion.
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Ingredients
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 lb. spaghetti
- 1 1/4 lb. bacon
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 can whole peeled tomatoes
- tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 oz. Pecorino Romano
Directions
- Step 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook bacon until tender, about 5 minutes. Add red onion and cook until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until sauce is slightly reduced, about 8 minutes.
- Step 2Strain spaghetti, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Add spaghetti and pasta water to sauce, and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with pecorino romano.
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