? **Flavorful Tomato Sauce with Beans, Bacon, and Pasta:**
Indulge in a delectable culinary journey with our exquisite fresh tomato sauce, masterfully crafted with succulent beans, savory bacon, and perfectly cooked pasta. This symphony of flavors will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Discover the art of preparing this hearty and comforting dish with our step-by-step guide.
Our journey begins with a vibrant tomato sauce, made from the freshest, ripest tomatoes, slow-simmered to perfection. We then introduce tender beans, a protein-packed addition that adds a wholesome texture to the dish. Crispy bacon, with its smoky and salty notes, adds a touch of indulgence, while aromatic herbs and spices create a harmonious balance of flavors.
Finally, we marry the sauce with al dente pasta, creating a delightful union of textures and flavors. Whether you prefer classic spaghetti, penne, or any other pasta shape, this versatile dish adapts effortlessly.
Prepare to be captivated by the symphony of flavors in this fresh tomato sauce, featuring beans, bacon, and pasta. Elevate your culinary skills and impress your loved ones with this delectable dish. Let's begin our culinary adventure!
PASTA WITH BACON AND TOMATOES
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Hull the tomatoes and cut a shallow "x" through the skin on the bottom of each. Prepare an ice bath.
- Put the tomatoes in the boiling water and boil for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and submerge in the ice bath. Reserve the pot of boiling water. When the tomatoes are cool, use the back of a paring knife to peel the tomatoes. Cut the tomatoes in half lengthwise and squeeze out and discard the seeds, then chop the tomatoes into approximately 1/2-inch pieces.
- Put the bacon in a large cold skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Discard all but about 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the skillet.
- Add the onion to the drippings in the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until soft and pale golden, about 10 minutes. Add the wine and boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to break down, about 5 minutes.
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions in the reserved pot of tomato water until al dente, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta. Add the pasta to the skillet with the sauce, along with 1/2 cup of the cooking water and toss to coat. Add more water if necessary for desired consistency. Stir in half the bacon and half the herbs and season with salt and pepper. Divide the pasta and sauce among bowls and top with the remaining bacon and herbs. Serve with Parmesan for topping.
PENNE WITH TOMATOES & WHITE BEANS
I learned how to make this dish from friends in Genoa, Italy, where they're known for creating tasty combinations of veggies, pasta and beans. You can sub feta cheese to give this a Greek twist. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes and beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5-7 minutes to allow flavors to blend., Add spinach, olives, salt and pepper; cook and stir over medium heat until spinach is wilted. Drain pasta; top with tomato mixture and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 1505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND BEANS
This pasta is one reason I always keep a few cans of tomatoes and cannellinis in my pantry. Beans contribute protein to this pasta, which makes a great vegan dish if you serve it without the cheese.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, sauces and gravies, main course
Time 30m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet or saucepan. Add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes. Add the garlic, and stir together until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes with juice and a pinch of sugar. Raise the heat slightly, and cook, stirring, until the tomatoes are bubbling vigorously. Lower the heat to medium-low, and cook gently, stirring and mashing the tomatoes often with the back of your spoon until they have cooked down into a thick, fragrant sauce, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the beans and the herbs, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
- When the pasta water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the pasta. Cook al dente, following the recommendations on the package but checking about a minute before the indicated time. When the pasta is just about done, check to see if the tomato sauce seems dry. If so, add up to 1/4 cup of the pasta water to the pan and stir. Drain the pasta, toss with the sauce and serve, passing the cheese for sprinkling.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 524, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 92 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 738 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
BACON AND TOMATO PASTA
Steps:
- In a large stock pot, boil 3 quarts of water, when boiling add 2 tablespoons kosher salt and the pasta and cook until the pasta is al dente.
- In a large saute pan over medium heat, add bacon and saute until bacon is crispy. Remove bacon to drain on a paper towel-lined plate and remove 3/4 of the bacon fat from the pan. Add extra-virgin olive oil, onions, and red chili flakes. Cook until onions are translucent, add garlic, cook for 2 minutes then add tomatoes. Saute for 5 minutes, then deglaze with wine.
- Drain pasta and add to the tomato mixture pan. Add basil and bacon. Toss with Parmesan, and add salt and pepper, to taste.
FRESH TOMATO SAUCE, BEANS AND BACON WITH PASTA
Here's a delicious take on pasta and tomato sauce. We made ours with fresh plum tomatoes, cannellini beans and bits of turkey bacon.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until done. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Add dressing and tomatoes to bacon drippings in skillet; mix well. Bring to boil on high heat, stirring frequently; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min. or until heated through and slightly thickened, stirring occasionally and adding beans and garlic to the skillet for the last 2 min.
- Drain spaghetti; place in large bowl. Add tomato mixture; mix lightly. Top with cheese, basil and bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 520 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g
PASTA WITH THREE BEANS AND BACON
Categories Bean Cheese Mushroom Pasta Tomato Side Sauté Quick & Easy Dinner Bacon Winter Noodle Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 8 to 10 as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sauté chopped bacon in heavy large pot over medium-high heat until fat is rendered, about 5 minutes. Add onions, mushrooms, garlic and oregano and sauté until onions are soft, about 8 minutes. Add wine and bring to boil. Add beans and tomatoes with juices. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until liquid thickens and flavors blend, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes.
- Mix in pasta and 3/4 cup cheese and simmer 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Transfer pasta to large bowl. Serve, passing remaining cheese.
FRESH TOMATO SAUCE WITH ROSEMARY AND BACON
Pancetta can be substituted for the bacon. Any short tubular pasta is well suited to this sauce. If your tomatoes are tart, you may need to add up to 1/2 teaspoon sugar. From a back issue of Cooks Illustrated.
Provided by SusieQusie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook bacon in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper-towel-lined plate. Pour off bacon fat from pan and discard.
- Return skillet to medium-high heat. Add oil, swirl to coat pan, and add garlic, rosemary, and pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, until garlic is fragrant but not browned, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in tomatoes and cook until tomato pieces lose their shape to form chunky sauce, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in parsley, salt, pepper, and sugar to taste.
- Toss sauce with pasta and serve, sprinkling Parmesan and reserved bacon over individual bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 763.8, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 35.6, Sodium 669.1, Carbohydrate 99.9, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 11.2, Protein 27.4
PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE
I have been cooking a version of this dish practically since I first encountered it in a "60-Minute Gourmet" column, the brainchild of the late Pierre Franey, in January 1986. Why Pierre published the recipe in mid-winter is a mystery. To make the sauce my way you chop tomatoes; you put them in fat, whether that's olive oil, butter or, I suppose, rendered bacon fat; you cook them until they've broken down a bit and given up their liquid; and you dress pasta with the resulting sauce. (Pierre peeled the tomatoes first, because that was his style. He was a chef!) With good tomatoes, you can make this sauce in its most basic form - with no more than tomato, oil and salt - and it will be terrific. But you can jazz it up in a variety of ways; butter in place of oil changes its character noticeably. Parmesan is an obvious and welcome addition. Cooking a bit of chopped onion or minced garlic in the butter or oil - with or without rosemary, tarragon or thyme - before adding the tomatoes adds depth. Chopped basil at the end ... well, to me this is practically essential.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, pastas, appetizer, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Put the butter or oil in a large skillet over medium heat; when the oil is hot or the butter's foam subsides, add the tomatoes.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break up, about 10 minutes, adding salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Meanwhile, cook the pasta until done; drain.
- Toss together pasta and sauce, along with basil and Parmesan, if you like. Taste and adjust the seasoning and serve.
Tips:
- Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will make a big difference in the final flavor of your sauce. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and have a slightly sweet smell.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of beans: Cannellini beans, black beans, and kidney beans all work well in this recipe. You could also try using a mix of different beans.
- Don't overcook the beans: You want the beans to be tender, but not mushy. Cook them just until they are heated through.
- Use good quality bacon: The bacon should be thick-cut and have a good smoky flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the bacon: This will prevent it from getting crispy.
- Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta: This sauce is delicious with spaghetti, penne, or rotini.
Conclusion:
This fresh tomato sauce with beans and bacon is a delicious and easy-to-make meal. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch. The sauce is flavorful and hearty, and the beans and bacon add a nice touch of protein. Serve it over your favorite pasta for a complete meal.
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