Philly Bacon And Tomato Presto Pasta Recipes

PASTA WITH BACON AND TOMATO PESTO

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Drain tomatoes, reserve some of the oil. Cut tomatoes into strips.
• Cook bacon in a skillet over medium high heat until crisp. Drain and crumble.
• Drain pasta and place in a large bowl.
• Add tomatoes and pesto. Toss.
• Add bacon and cheese. Toss.
• If necessary add the reserved oil.
• Season with pepper.

BACON AND TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• In a large stock pot, boil 3 quarts of water, when boiling add 2 tablespoons kosher salt and the pasta and cook until the pasta is al dente.
• In a large saute pan over medium heat, add bacon and saute until bacon is crispy. Remove bacon to drain on a paper towel-lined plate and remove 3/4 of the bacon fat from the pan. Add extra-virgin olive oil, onions, and red chili flakes. Cook until onions are translucent, add garlic, cook for 2 minutes then add tomatoes. Saute for 5 minutes, then deglaze with wine.
• Drain pasta and add to the tomato mixture pan. Add basil and bacon. Toss with Parmesan, and add salt and pepper, to taste.

BACON AND TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• Cook bacon until crisp,then cut bacon into 1/2" pieces.
• Drain bacon grease from skillet, add cherry tomatoes saute 1 minute.
• Stir in cream cheese & milk, cook until bubbly.
• Stir in pasta,bacon pieces and parmesan cheese.
• Top with more parmesan if desired.