Daddy'S Pasta

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces bacon, cut in 1/4-inch slices
  • 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • 2 pinches red pepper flakes
  • 1 3/4 cups canned chopped tomatoes (preferably Pomi)
  • 1 pound rotelle
  • Grated Parmesan, for serving

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.
  2. Meanwhile, spread the bacon in a large saute pan over medium heat; brown the bacon and render the fat. Scoop out the bacon and set aside on paper towels. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pan, then add 1/4 cup olive oil to the pan and warm over medium heat.
  3. Drop in the tomato paste and add the red pepper flakes; turn the heat to low and stir just until fragrant, about 4 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and turn off the heat.
  4. Drop the pasta into the boiling water and cook until truly al dente-you'll be cooking it a bit more with the sauce. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
  5. Add the pasta, bacon, and the reserved pasta water to the tomato sauce, then stir and toss over medium heat until the pasta is well coated. Season with salt if necessary, then add the 3 tablespoon olive oil, tossing well. Serve immediately, with a sprinkling of Parmesan on top of each bowlful.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

475 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.8g 38% DV
Total Fat 37.5g 48% DV
Carbs 17.6g 6% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 5.5g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 673.3mg 29% DV
Potassium 601mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 30.5mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 87.8mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 44.3mg 49% DV
Calcium 217.3mg 17% DV
Iron 2.8mg 16% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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