Pasta With Hot Tomato & Bacon Sauce

Great change from regular pasta sauce. Fast to assemble--40 minutes to the plate. Kick it up by adding extra red pepper flakes if you like--I do!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb  thick sliced bacon
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 2 1⁄2 large onions, chopped
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1  tablespoon fresh basil
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley
• 1 1⁄2 lbs pasta
•  grated parmesan cheese (for garnish)

Directions

1. Fry bacon till crisp.
2. Drain on paper towel.
3. Pour all grease from pan except 1 tablespoon.
4. Add olive oil and onions.
5. Sauté till onions wilt, about 5 minutes.
6. Stir in garlic, tomatoes, salt, sugar, basil and red pepper flakes.
7. Crumble bacon in and add parsley.
8. Simmer 30 minutes.
9. Remove from heat.
10. Cook pasta while sauce is simmering; drain well.
11. Toss sauce and pasta together; serve.
12. Pass cheese to garnish.