Savory Bacon
Vegetable Penne Pasta
Enjoy this comforting, easy-to-make pasta dish featuring al dente penne tossed in a rich, flavorful tomato-based sauce with crispy, savory bacon bits.
There is something inherently soul-warming about a simple, well-executed pasta dish. This recipe balances the smoky richness of rendered bacon with the bright, savory notes of a tomato and vegetable sauce, creating a perfect weeknight meal that comes together with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
- 400 g penne pasta
- 150 g bacon
- 300 g tomato vegetable pasta sauce
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp salt
- optional dried herbs
Instructions
- 1Boil the pasta
Bring a pot of water to a boil, then add oil and a pinch of salt. Add the dried penne pasta and cook until it reaches an al dente texture.
Tip: Adding a little oil to the water helps prevent the pasta from sticking together while it boils. - 2Fry the bacon
Place the chopped bacon into a hot pan and stir-fry until the fat renders out and the meat becomes browned and crispy.
Tip: Render the bacon fat slowly to extract maximum flavor for the base of your sauce. - 3Add the sauce
Pour the tomato vegetable pasta sauce directly into the pan with the crispy bacon. Stir to incorporate the flavors and allow the sauce to heat through.
Tip: Use a medium-low heat to simmer the sauce gently so it doesnt splatter. - 4Combine pasta and sauce
Add the cooked penne pasta directly into the pan containing the tomato and bacon sauce. Stir well until the pasta is evenly coated and thoroughly combined with the sauce mixture.
Tip: Toss the pasta quickly while the sauce is still hot to ensure a glossy, uniform coating.
