Linguini Pomodoro with Crisp Bacon

Name: Linguini Pomodoro with Crisp Bacon
Yield: 4 - 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 oz (125 g) side bacon cut up; 1 large onion chopped; 3 garlic cloves finely chopped; 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) plum tomatoes; 1 to 2 tbsp (15 to 30 mL) soy sauce; 1 tsp (5 mL) dried basil; 1 pkg (1 lb/450 g) linguini; 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh parsley; 1 cup (250 mL) diced Canadian Mozzarella*; 1/3 cup (80 mL) grated Canadian Parmesan*; Hot chili pepper flakes

This is the Linguini Pomodoro with Crisp Bacon recipe.

Prep: 20 min
Cooking: 15 min

Yields 4 - 6 servings

Ingredients

4 oz (125 g) side bacon cut up
1 large onion chopped
3 garlic cloves finely chopped
1 can (28 oz/796 mL) plum tomatoes
1 to 2 tbsp (15 to 30 mL) soy sauce
1 tsp (5 mL) dried basil
1 pkg (1 lb/450 g) linguini
1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh parsley
1 cup (250 mL) diced Canadian Mozzarella*
1/3 cup (80 mL) grated Canadian Parmesan*
Hot chili pepper flakes

READY FOR REWARDS?

Preparation

Cook bacon in large saucepan over medium-high heat until crisp. Drain reserving 3 tbsp (45 mL) drippings; set bacon aside. Return reserved drippings to pan. Add onion and garlic and sauté over medium-high heat until softened.

Add and break up tomatoes with their juice, soy sauce and basil. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook linguini according to package directions; drain and place in large pasta bowl. Stir parsley into sauce and pour over linguini; toss well to coat.

Divide pasta among individual serving bowls; sprinkle each with Canadian Mozzarella, cooked bacon, Canadian Parmesan and hot pepper flakes to taste.