Simple Red Sauce with Pasta

Name: Simple Red Sauce with Pasta
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta; 6 slices bacon; 0.5 teaspoon chopped garlic; 1 red onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tomatoes, chopped; 1 green chile peppers, diced; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 4 leaves fresh basil; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

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A delicious, easy sauce that works every time. The key to this recipe is fresh ingredients and a healthy appetite!

Recipe by Dayna Kennison

Updated on July 14, 2022

2

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
6 slices bacon
½ teaspoon chopped garlic
1 red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 green chile peppers, diced
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 leaves fresh basil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large pot with boiling salted water cook penne pasta until al dente. Drain well.
Meanwhile, in a medium skillet cook the bacon strips until mostly cooked, but not crisp. Remove from pan, break into bite size pieces. Drain bacon grease from pan. Return cooked bacon to pan, add minced garlic, chopped red onion, olive oil and chili pepper. Saute until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes, 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Pour ingredients into a large bowl. Add additional grated Parmesan cheese to top and serve immediately over cooked and drained pasta.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

740	Calories
32g	Fat
90g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 740
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g	41%
Saturated Fat 10g	50%
Cholesterol 40mg	13%
Sodium 554mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate 90g	33%
Dietary Fiber 6g	20%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 26g
Vitamin C 41mg	206%
Calcium 184mg	14%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 613mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.