ORECCHIETTE WITH BACON AND TOMATO SAUCE

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To give basic tomato sauce an extra kick, turn to bacon and red-pepper flakes. Just a little of each gives the sauce a lightly spicy, smoky flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound orecchiette or other short pasta
Grated Parmesan and chopped fresh parsley, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add bacon and cook until browned and almost crisp, about 4 minutes. Add onion and cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and red-pepper flakes and stir until fragrant, 1 minute. Add tomatoes, breaking them up as you go, and season with salt and pepper. Bring sauce to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook until slightly reduced, 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot of salted water, cook pasta 1 minute less than package instructions. Reserve cup pasta water; drain pasta and return to pot.
  • Add sauce and pasta water to pasta and toss to combine; cook over medium-high until sauce thickens and coats pasta, about 2 minutes. Refrigerate 3 cups pasta for a separate dish. Serve remaining pasta topped with Parmesan and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g

Isahak Alli
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I'm not a fan of bacon, but this dish was still really good. The sauce was flavorful and the orecchiette was cooked perfectly.


Khin Yatanar Nattlin
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This was my first time making orecchiette and it was a success! The sauce was delicious and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Zainab Abdulganiyu
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.


Ishang Lawrence
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This recipe was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and chili pepper flakes to give it a little more flavor.


Yosias Kahase
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I'm not a huge fan of Italian food, but this dish was amazing. The sauce was so flavorful and the orecchiette was cooked perfectly.


Katlyn Skelton
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover bacon and tomato sauce. It's also a great meal to make for a weeknight dinner.


UNCLE ADEX
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I'm not a fan of orecchiette, but I loved this dish. The sauce was so good that I didn't even miss the pasta.


M Ali Bhatti
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This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's worth it. The sauce is so rich and flavorful.


Sansan Khaing
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The bacon and tomato sauce are a perfect match.


Mwamtama Kigwe
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This dish is so delicious and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


Ahmad Chammout
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!


Karabo ZA
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This is my new favorite pasta dish! It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Seemal Rizwan
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Z3 Gaming
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This recipe was a lifesaver! I had some leftover orecchiette and bacon, and this was the perfect way to use them up. It was quick and easy to make, and it tasted great.


Vanessa Aleman
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I'm not a huge fan of orecchiette, but this dish was still pretty good. The sauce was tasty and the bacon added a nice crunch.


Mdkhat Rubel
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The sauce was a little too acidic for my taste, but other than that, this dish was great. I'll try it again with a different type of tomato sauce.


David Gray
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. I used a little less bacon than the recipe called for, and it was still plenty flavorful. I served it with a side of crusty bread and a salad.


shahjalal ali
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the orecchiette was cooked al dente. I would highly recommend this recipe.


talib mahar
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This orecchiette with bacon and tomato sauce was a hit with my family! The sauce was flavorful and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.