PASTA POMODORO RECIPE

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Enjoy bold, beautiful flavor with this Pasta Pomodoro Recipe. This Pasta Pomodoro Recipe calls for bacon, garlic and crushed red pepper.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Pasta

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups cavatappi, uncooked
2 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (14.5 oz. each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, drained
1/4 cup no-salt-added tomato paste
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet, reserving 1 tsp. drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels.
  • Add onions to reserved drippings; cook and stir on medium heat 5 min. Stir in garlic; cook 1 min. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and crushed pepper; simmer 5 to 6 min. or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta; return to pan. Crumble bacon. Add to pasta with sauce; toss to coat. Spoon onto platter; top with cheese and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g

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