Ingredients

  • 4 -5 fresh whole tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 large onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 -2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 lb hamburger, browned and drained
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
  • 3 slices bacon, cooked crisp and chopped

Method

  • Preheat olive oil in pan
  • Peel and chop tomatoes.
  • saute onion and garlic until tender.
  • add tomatoes, salt, basil, oregano, bay leaf, sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, tomato paste, hamburger and 4 strips of bacon.
  • cover and simmer 15-20 minutes.
  • serve over pasta and sprinkle with remaining bacon.