Easy Tomato Bacon Fusilli Pasta

A savory and comforting Italian-inspired pasta dish featuring hearty fusilli tossed with crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, and a light herb-infused sauce.

Ingredients

• 200 g fusilli pasta
• 100 g bacon or ham
• 2 large fresh tomatoes
• 1/2 onion
• 2 tbsp tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup shredded cheese
• to taste salt
• to taste herbs and seasoning

Instructions

1. 1Slice the protein

   

   Take the ham or bacon and place it on a clean wooden cutting board. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the protein into uniform, bite-sized pieces that are easy to incorporate into the pasta dish.

   Tip: Keep your knife sharp to ensure clean, even slices without tearing the meat.
2. 2Quarter the tomato

   

   Place a fresh, ripe tomato on the wooden cutting board. Cut it into clean quarters, ensuring the slices are ready for the next stage of the cooking process.

   Tip: Use a serrated knife to cut tomatoes easily without crushing them.
3. 3Boil the pasta

   

   Add the fusilli pasta into the white electric cooking pot filled with water and a small amount of oil. The oil helps prevent the pasta from sticking together while it cooks.

   Tip: Adding a pinch of salt to the water will enhance the flavor of the pasta as it cooks.
4. 4Steam the tomato

   

   Place a whole fresh tomato into the steamer basket positioned on top of your electric cooking pot. Steaming the tomato will soften it, making it easier to prepare later.

   Tip: Steaming preserves the natural sweetness and texture of the tomato better than boiling.
5. 5Dice the steamed tomato

   

   Once the tomato is steamed and softened, transfer it to the wooden cutting board. Carefully cut the steamed tomato into smaller, bite-sized pieces for the sauce.

   Tip: Be careful when handling, as the steamed tomato will be hot.
6. 6Sauté the onions

   

   Pour a small amount of cooking oil into a clean pan over medium heat. Once the oil is warm, add the chopped onions and sauté until they become soft and fragrant.

   Tip: Sauté the onions until they turn translucent to bring out their natural sweetness.
7. 7Add bacon to onions

   

   Add the prepared bacon pieces into the pan with the sautéing onions. Continue to cook over medium heat until the bacon is lightly browned and its fat has rendered, infusing the onions with savory flavor.

   Tip: Keep the heat at medium to ensure the bacon renders slowly without burning the onions.
8. 8Add tomatoes

   

   Add the freshly cut tomato pieces into the pan. Use chopsticks or a spatula to mix the tomatoes thoroughly with the bacon and onions, allowing them to release their juices and begin to soften.

   Tip: If the tomatoes are firm, add a splash of water to help them break down into a sauce consistency faster.
9. 9Incorporate sauce and liquid

   

   Pour the red sauce directly into the pan, followed by a measured amount of water. Stir the mixture well to create a cohesive tomato-based sauce that will coat the pasta perfectly.

   Tip: Adjust the amount of water based on how thick or thin you prefer your final pasta sauce.
10. 10Add the pasta

    

    Gently place the previously boiled fusilli pasta into the pan containing the prepared tomato and bacon sauce. Toss the pasta carefully to ensure every spiral is thoroughly coated with the sauce.

    Tip: Ensure the pasta is cooked al dente before adding it to the pan so it holds its shape while mixing.
11. 11Garnish with cheese

    

    Finish the dish by evenly sprinkling a generous amount of shredded cheese over the hot pasta mixture. Allow it to sit for a moment until the cheese begins to melt and bind the flavors together.

    Tip: For the best melt, remove the pan from the heat immediately before adding the cheese.

Storage & Reheating

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