Tagliatelle With Bacon and Tomato Sauce

A pasta recipe I've been wanting to try.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons butter
• 8  ounces bacon, diced
• 1  carrot, diced
• 4  stalks celery, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, chopped
• 4  tablespoons tomato paste
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1  small chicken bouillon cube
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 8 -12  ounces tagliatelle pasta noodles
• 2  tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. Heat 2 tablespoon butter and fry the bacon for 4-5 minutes.
2. Add carrots, celery, and garlic.
3. cover and saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add tomato paste, water and bouillon cube, salt, and pepper.
5. Cook gently for 5 minutes.
6. Cook tagiatelle al dente.
7. To serve, drain pasta, return to pan, add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and stir until pasta is well coated.
8. Add cheese, stir in gently, then transfer to a warm serving dish.
9. Pour the hot bacon and tomato sauce on top and serve immediately.
10. Storage Tip: The bacon and tomato sauce may be made in advance and store in the refrigerator overnight.