Tomato Bacon Spiral Pasta

A vibrant and comforting pasta dish featuring tender spiral noodles tossed in a rich, savory tomato sauce with crispy, aromatic bacon bits.

Ingredients

• 200 g spiral pasta
• 100 g bacon
• 2 large fresh tomatoes
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1 tsp dried basil

Instructions

1. 1Slice the bacon

   

   Place the bacon strips on a plate or cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut them into small, bite-sized pieces. This ensures they cook evenly and render their fat quickly in the pan.

   Tip: If the bacon is too soft to cut easily, place it in the freezer for about 10 minutes beforehand to firm it up.
2. 2Cook the pasta

   

   Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the spiral pasta. Cook according to the package instructions, typically around 12 minutes for spiral pasta, until al dente.

   Tip: For the best texture, ensure the water is at a rolling boil before adding the pasta.
3. 3Dice the tomatoes

   

   Wash the fresh tomatoes and cut them into small, bite-sized pieces on a cutting board. Dicing them small helps them break down faster later to form a rich and thick sauce.

   Tip: For a smoother sauce, you can peel the tomatoes before dicing them if you dont mind the extra effort.
4. 4Slice the garlic

   

   Carefully slice the fresh garlic cloves into thin chips on a cutting board. These will be used later to stir-fry and release a fragrant aroma.

   Tip: Thinly slicing the garlic helps it infuse the oil with flavor more quickly without burning.
5. 5Drain the pasta

   

   Once the pasta is cooked to your desired texture, use a ladle to remove it from the pot and transfer it to a bowl, draining off the excess water.

   Tip: Setting the pasta aside in a bowl makes it easier to mix with the sauce later.
6. 6Sauté the garlic

   

   Heat a small amount of oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the sliced garlic to the pan. Let it gently fry until it becomes fragrant, preparing the base flavor for the dish.

   Tip: Keep a close eye on the garlic and stir frequently, as it can burn quickly and turn bitter.
7. 7Sauté bacon and garlic

   

   Heat a little oil in a pan, add the sliced garlic and bacon pieces. Stir-fry them together until the bacon is roasted and the aroma fills the room.

   Tip: Stir-frying the bacon and garlic together ensures the oil is well-flavored.
8. 8Prepare the sauce

   

   Add the cut tomatoes and a pinch of salt to the pan with the bacon and garlic. Stir-fry continuously until the tomatoes soften and break down into a thick, rich sauce.

   Tip: Adding a little salt helps draw out the moisture from the tomatoes, helping them soften into a sauce faster.

Storage & Reheating

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