Skill required: Confident beginner
Salt
1 pound whole-wheat penne pasta
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
6-12 slices lean peppered bacon, chopped (amount depends on preference)
1 large red onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup chicken stock
1 (28-ounce) can crushed fire roasted tomatoes
Black pepper
Handful of chopped flat-leaf parsley
Shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese
1. Heat water to boil for pasta, season with salt and cook pasta to al dente.
2. Heat a deep skillet over medium-high heat with extra-virgin olive oil, a turn of the pan.
3. Add bacon and crisp 4 - 5 minutes.
4. Add onions and garlic; cook to soften, 5 - 6 minutes.
5. Stir in stock then tomatoes and season with pepper to taste.
6. Simmer sauce 15 minutes.
7. Toss pasta with sauce and parsley.
8. Serve with grated sharp white Cheddar.
Yield: 2 servings
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