Bacon and Tomato Pasta

Recipe courtesy Guy Fieri

Show: Guy's Big Bite Episode: Oak Town Squawk

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (105)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(105)

Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 35 min

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons kosher salt
16 ounces spaghetti pasta
1 pound thick-cut bacon or pancetta, chopped
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup red onion, diced
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
3 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 cups Roma tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup red wine
4 tablespoons basil, chiffonade
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a large stock pot, boil 3 quarts of water, when boiling add 2 tablespoons kosher salt and the pasta and cook until the pasta is al dente.

In a large saute pan over medium heat, add bacon and saute until bacon is crispy. Remove bacon to drain on a paper towel-lined plate and remove 3/4 of the bacon fat from the pan. Add extra-virgin olive oil, onions, and red chili flakes. Cook until onions are translucent, add garlic, cook for 2 minutes then add tomatoes. Saute for 5 minutes, then deglaze with wine.

Drain pasta and add to the tomato mixture pan. Add basil and bacon. Toss with Parmesan, and add salt and pepper, to taste.

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Comments & Reviews

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Michelle Woodbury, MN 02-04-2010
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Fantastic - our "go to" pasta recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Guy Fieri hit a homerun with this one! My husband was even bragging about it at his office because it's such an original... twist on 2 favorites - bacon & pasta. I personally am a tomato fanatic so generally add more than the recipe. If you're looking for something fresh & new or a great replacement to classic spaghetti, you have to give this one a try. It's in our regular lineup of favorites. It also freezes & reheats well .... double win!! Thanks, Guy - we love you!Read more
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Margaret Laurel, MD 02-04-2010
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Deliciously piquant pasta dish
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Just made this for the third time. Everyone loves it. I used a combination of pancetta and applewood- smoked bacon, both from... Trader Joe's. I prefer less red pepper flakes, maybe 1/2 tsp. I like to use the package of tomato "Starter Sauce ,"also from Trader Joe's. Lots of fresh basil and freshly grated parmiggiano-reggiano and good red wine (the rest of which will accompany the meal) and you have a fantastic dish . Cheers, Guy!Read more
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Lisa San Francisco, CA 01-11-2010
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Love It!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made it many times and my family still loves it. We've tried similar dishes at restaurants but hubby said this is... better. I did change the tomatoes to canned diced tomatoes. I think that gives it more sauce and it's less work as well. Never used the basil or parmesean since I didn't have them on hand the first time I made it so I've continued to leave them out. Read more
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null null, null 01-07-2010
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Very Good
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I did not follow the ingredients/instructions exactly. I used white opinion, because that is all I had (just a liittle bit... for mild flavor). I used a small tomato and a half, same reason, a couple of garlic cloves chopped, not minced, because I am lazy. Three strips of bacon and about 1/2 pound of spaghetti. I also used left over Syrah wine, and just splashed it over the saute mixture. Anyway, it all turned out well. Tasted great with all the ingredients mixed together. If I were to make it again, I would barely cook the tomatoes, because I prefer them more firm, and I might have added a little more garlic. But... I happen to like a lot of garlic. PS. I didn't have fresh parmesean, but the stuff from the plastic container was fine too. Read more
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Sherrie Phoenix, AZ 12-31-2009
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EXCELLENT
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Guy, you've done it again. I have not tried a recipe of yours we did not love. Of course we added more crushed red pepper... flakes!!! Thanks again and keep up the good work. I especially love the ease your recipes. Keep em coming. Read more
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Marie Schertz, TX 12-23-2009
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Excellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Both me and my husband loved this except being meat lovers probably would add more bacon next time!