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bacon onion tomatoes fresh basil water salt Pasta heavy whipping cream fresh basil sprigs Parmesan Cheese [freshly preferably
Viewed: 7 - Published at: 4 years agoIngredients
- 1/2 pound smoked bacon cut into 1" lengths
- 1 cup yellow onion Finely chopped
- canned tomatoes fresh or drained
- 1 cup fresh basil Packed chopped
- 4 quarts water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 pound dried pasta
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- fresh basil sprigs for garnish
- grated Parmesan cheese Freshly, for passing
- Parmigiano Reggiano preferably
Method
- Place the bacon in a saute pan or skillet over medium-low heat and cook until done but not crisp. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until onion is soft and lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
- Combine the tomatoes and 1/2 cup of the chopped basil in a food processor or blender and coarsely puree. Transfer to the bacon and onion mixture. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes.
- In a large pot, bring the water to a rapid boil. Stir in the salt. Drop in the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite. Drain.
- Meanwhile, drizzle the heavy cream into the simmering sauce, then add remaining 1/2 cup chopped basil. Heat through, then toss with the drained pasta, garnish with the basil sprigs, and serve immediately. Pass the cheese at the table.
