**Savory Sensations: A Culinary Journey with Pasta, Tomatoes, Beans, and Bacon**
Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a delightful culinary escapade, featuring a symphony of flavors in every bite. Embark on a gastronomic adventure with our versatile pasta recipes, each offering a unique twist on the classic combination of pasta, tomatoes, beans, and bacon. Discover the harmonious blend of tangy tomatoes, hearty beans, smoky bacon, and aromatic herbs, all coming together to create a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. From the quick and easy one-pot pasta to the more elaborate baked pasta casserole, these recipes cater to every skill level and time constraint. Get ready to savor the deliciousness of pasta dishes like never before, as we guide you through a culinary journey that celebrates the essence of these simple yet extraordinary ingredients.
BACON TOMATO PASTA CASSEROLE
My grandmother's bacon tomato pasta casserole recipe is an indulgently gooey take on mac and cheese. Add bacon and tomato sauce and you get the best comfort meal ever.
Provided by Elaine Benoit
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Fill a large sauce pan 3/4 with water, add salt and bring it to a boil.
- Sauté bacon until crispy (around 10 minutes) remove from pan, blot with paper towel to remove grease and cut in chunks.
- Open can of tomatoes and add sugar and bacon and stir to combine. You may have to transfer it to a mixing bowl to fit all the bacon. I just keep it in the can.
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- The water should have come to a boil. Add elbows and cook for 10 minutes. It's okay for it to be al dente. Drain and run cold water over them to stop from cooking further.
- Put a layer of tomato sauce on bottom of medium casserole dish.
- Add a layer of elbows and ladle some tomato sauce over them. Be generous.
- Tear the cheese into smaller pieces and place on top of sauce layer.
- Repeat layering, you will have at least 4 layers ending with cheese.
- Pour milk in until you can see it 1/2 way up the casserole dish.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes
- Uncover and bake for additional 30 minutes.
- Serve
- Smile
- Enjoy
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 405 kcal, Carbohydrate 59 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Sodium 1623 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 16 g
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.
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.
TOMATO AND BACON PASTA BAKE
This is a fantastic twist on an ordinary pasta bake. Quick and easy to make, and one which you can use forever! Serve with fresh bread and a salad.
Provided by Jayne
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Heat oil in a large saucepan or skillet, add onion, bacon, salt, and pepper. Cook until bacon is crispy and onion is soft. Drain fat. Pour in tomato soup and stir; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; add 1 cup Cheddar cheese and the milk. Stir until cheese is melted.
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Combine sauce with pasta in a baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Place under the oven broiler until sauce is thick and cheese browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 712.3 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 92.4 mg, Fat 45 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 20.2 g, Sodium 1173.6 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
SPAGHETTI WITH BACON
As children, we always requested this dish for our birthday dinners. Our mother got the recipe from her grandmother. Now I pass on our tasty tradition. -Ruth Keogh, North St. Paul, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook spaghetti according to package directions for al dente., In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp, stirring occasionally; drain. Stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce; bring to a boil., Drain spaghetti; transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Spread sauce over top. Bake, covered, 40-45 minutes or until bubbly. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g 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
SUPER SMOKY BACON & TOMATO SPAGHETTI
Serve your pasta with a budget-busting tomato and paprika sauce. It's a healthy choice to boot
Provided by Katy Greenwood
Categories Main course, Pasta
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook the spaghetti following pack instructions. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and cook the bacon for 3-4 mins until just starting to crisp. Stir in the onion and cook for another 3-4 mins, then add the garlic and smoked paprika, and cook for 1 min more.
- Pour in the chopped tomatoes, bring to the boil and bubble for about 5 mins until thickened, stirring every so often to stop it catching on the bottom. Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce. Serve with Parmesan, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 80 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium
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.
PASTA AND BACON IN SMOKY TOMATO SAUCE
Smoked paprika and bacon lend loads of flavor to this easy pasta dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, cook bacon over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp, 8 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a plate. Add onion to pan and cook until softened, 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and paprika and bring to a boil; reduce to a rapid simmer and cook until sauce has thickened slightly, 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta. Return pasta to pot and add tomato sauce; toss to combine, adding enough pasta water to create a thin sauce that coats pasta. Add bacon and parsley, season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 2 g
TOMATO AND BACON PASTA
A quick and easy pasta dish.
Provided by mimmiekargotis
Time 30m
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Equipment:
- Frying pan,
- Cutting knife,
- Wooden spoon ,
- Saucepan,
- Spaghetti spoon,
- Firstly peel, cut and dice the onion and garlic. Then preheat a drop of oil in a frying pan on a low to medium heat. Then add the onion and garlic for around 5-7 minutes.
- Next dice the bacon and add to the frying pan. Leave to cook for around 10-15 minutes on a low heat. Then grate the carrot and add for the last 5 minutes.
- Boil a saucepan with salt water and add the pasta or spaghetti cook according to packet. Once cooked drain and serve onto a plate with the tomato and bacon sauce. Finish with a sprinkle of cheese.
BACON & TOMATO SPAGHETTI
Our summer-perfect pasta features baby spinach, cherry tomatoes and crisp bacon tossed with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute tomatoes in drippings until tender. Drain spaghetti; stir into skillet. Add the spinach, bacon, vinaigrette, salt and pepper; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, ripe tomatoes, flavorful bacon, and tender beans will make a big difference in the final dish.
- Don't crowd the pan. When cooking the bacon and vegetables, make sure to give them enough space so that they can brown properly.
- Cook the pasta al dente. This means that it should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
- Season the sauce to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to your liking.
- Serve the pasta immediately. This dish is best enjoyed fresh out of the pan.
Conclusion:
This pasta with tomato, bean, and bacon sauce is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is flavorful, satisfying, and sure to please the whole family. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish, give this recipe a try.
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