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Easy spicy tomato bacon pasta

June 11, 2020 by Alida Ryder 12 Comments

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Dinner recipes don’t come easier than this spicy tomato bacon pasta. It’s the perfect recipe for when you need a delicious plate of pasta, FAST!

Spicy tomato bacon pasta

Ingredients needed

  • Bacon.Ā 
  • Onion.
  • Garlic.Ā 
  • Red chilliĀ 
  • Tomatoes.Ā I use canned chopped tomatoes but fresh tomatoes also work.
  • Tomato paste.Ā 
  • Cream. Heavy or whipping cream.
  • Sugar.Ā 
  • Salt and pepper.Ā 
  • Pasta. Absolutely any pasta shape works, I like long shapes but penne, fusilli or orechiette will also work.

Spicy bacon pasta

How to make tomato bacon pasta

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water the a boil.
  2. Make the sauce: In a separate pot/deep frying pan, cook the finely chopped bacon until crisp and golden. Pour off the fat, reserving 1 tablespoon in the pan and cook the onion and garlic in it until soft and translucent. Add the chopped chillies, tomatoes, tomato paste, cream, sugar and season to taste. Allow to simmer gently for 7-10 minutes.
  3. Cook the pasta: While the sauce simmers, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente. Add the bacon back into the sauce and allow to simmer for a few minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water then drain the pasta.
  4. Combine and serve: Add the pasta to the sauce and add some of the reserved cooking water. Stir to coat the pasta in the sauce then serve with Parmesan and fresh basil.

Spicy bacon pasta with basil

Making ahead and freezing

  1. Can the sauce be made ahead? The sauce can be made a day in advance and gently heated before being tossed with cooked pasta. To freeze the sauce, leave out the cream and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw completely then transfer to a saucepan and allow to come to a gentle simmer then add the cream and cook for 5 more minutes.
  2. How long does cooked pasta last in the fridge?Ā Cooked pasta can be kept for up to 3 days in the fridge. To reheat, rinse under cold water then add to the simmering sauce and allow to cook until hot.
  3. Can you freeze cooked pasta?Ā Yes! Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw completely and add to the simmering sauce to heat through.

Spicy tomato bacon pasta

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Easy spicy tomato bacon pasta

Dinner recipes don't come easier than this spicy tomato bacon pasta. It's the perfect recipe for when you need a delicious plate of pasta, FAST! 
4.39 from 13 votes
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Course: Easy Dinner, Pasta
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bacon pasta, Easy pasta dinner, tomato bacon pasta
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 - 6
Calories: 402kcal
Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

  • 250 g (+- 9 oz) streaky bacon finely chopped
  • 1 red onion finely chopped
  • 2-4 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 red chilli finely chopped (remove seeds if you want it less spicy)
  • 400 g (14oz) chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp cream
  • pinch of sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 500 g (1lb) pasta

To serve

  • fresh basil
  • Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta when the water is boiling and cook for 7-10 minutes (depending on shape) until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of cooking water. 
  • Fry the bacon in a large frying pan until golden brown and crisp. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside. Drain off the fat and reserve 1 tablespoon in the pan. 
  • Fry the onion and garlic until soft and translucent in the bacon fat. Add the chillies, tomatoes, tomato paste, cream and sugar and allow to simmer gently for a few minutes. Season to taste. 
  • Combine the cooked and drained pasta with the sauce. Add some of the reserved pasta cooking water and toss to coat the pasta in the sauce. Use the cooking water to loosen the pasta and to keep it saucy. 
  • Serve the pasta with Parmesan and fresh basil. 

Nutrition

Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 559mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Vitamin C: 19.8mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2.3mg
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  1. MARY

    January 16, 2022 at 7:09 PM

    GRAMS?? ADD OZ. TO RECIPE.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      January 30, 2022 at 3:24 PM

      Please feel free to use my conversion chart: https://simply-delicious-food.com/conversion-chart/

      Reply
  2. Ellie

    March 20, 2021 at 7:28 PM

    How many servings for this recipe? šŸ™‚

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    • Alida Ryder

      March 23, 2021 at 5:06 PM

      Recipe has been updated.

      Reply
  3. ellie

    March 20, 2021 at 1:02 AM

    Definitely going to give this a go next week but how many does this recipe serve with the measurements listed? :)x

    Reply
  4. Michael

    January 22, 2021 at 5:52 PM

    Why spoil a great recipe with Chillies?????

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      January 24, 2021 at 8:23 AM

      I think chillies add a lot of flavor and spice, which is a good addition if you like spicy food, don’t you think? They are of course an optional extra and can be left out with great ease.

      Reply
  5. Eva

    June 12, 2020 at 4:56 PM

    Delicious!! will have to try it out

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  6. Karin

    May 19, 2019 at 10:43 PM

    So tasty and so simple. Our new family favorite.

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    • Alida Ryder

      May 20, 2019 at 8:13 AM

      Great to hear, thanks Karin!

      Reply
  7. Catrina

    May 6, 2019 at 5:35 PM

    This looks absolutely delicious. Could I use something other than bacon in this?

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    • Alida Ryder

      May 6, 2019 at 6:59 PM

      You can use chicken instead or else you can just leave it out. If you still want the smoky flavour, I would add a pinch or two of smoked paprika.

      Reply

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