peppered bacon and tomato linguine

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 pound peppered bacon, diced
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• place bacon in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. drain, reserving drippings, and set aside.
• saute green onion and garlic in bacon drippings over medium heat for one minute. stir in tomatoes, basil, salt and ground black pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.
• meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• toss hot pasta with sauce and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.