Bow Ties With Bacon

This is a simple but flavorful pasta with just a hint of cream in the tomato-based sauce. It's great for those nights when you're pressed for time.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 6  slices bacon, diced
• 1  medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1  lb bow tie pasta
• 1⁄4 cup heavy cream
• 1  tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. In a 12" skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until browned. Remove bacon to paper towels to drain. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat and cook until tender.
2. Add tomatoes and liquid, sugar, salt, & pepper. Over high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 15 minutes to blend flavors.
3. Meanwhile, cook bowtie pasta according to package directions; drain. Stir cream and parsley into tomato mixture; heat through (do not boil or mixture may curdle).
4. To serve, spoon sauce over pasta, sprinkle with bacon and toss.