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Bacon and Basil Pasta Sauce

Bacon and Basil Pasta Sauce prepared dish

This rich and savory bacon and basil pasta sauce combines crispy bacon with fresh basil for a delightful flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this sauce is sure to impress with its aromatic and satisfying taste. Serve it over your favorite pasta for a comforting meal!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep and 20 min cook.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 30 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include fresh basil, parmesan cheese, bacon, olive oil.
  • Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 30 g fresh basil (chopped)
  • 50 g parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 200 g bacon (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 400 g crushed tomatoes

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped bacon.
  2. Cook the bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes, then remove excess fat if necessary.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, salt, and black pepper, and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes.
  5. Add the chopped basil and stir well, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  6. Serve the sauce over cooked pasta and top with grated parmesan cheese.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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