How to Make Simple Red Sauce with Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Simple Red Sauce with Pasta is a classic Italian recipe that never goes out of style. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, but also elegant enough to serve to guests for a special occasion. The simple combination of tomatoes, garlic, onions, and herbs creates a flavorful and comforting sauce that pairs perfectly with al dente pasta.

What makes this recipe so great is its simplicity. There are no complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients, just a few pantry...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
  • 6 slices bacon
  • ½ teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 green chile peppers, diced
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 leaves fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • In a large pot with boiling salted water cook penne pasta until al dente. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium skillet cook the bacon strips until mostly cooked, but not crisp. Remove from pan, break into bite size pieces. Drain bacon grease from pan. Return cooked bacon to pan, add minced garlic, chopped red onion, olive oil and chili pepper. Saute until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes, 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Pour ingredients into a large bowl. Add additional grated Parmesan cheese to top and serve immediately over cooked and drained pasta.
  • Nutrition

    740 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 40mg
    • Sodium: 554mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 90g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 41mg
    • Calcium: 184mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 613mg