Bacon and Tomato Spaghetti with Mozzarella
Bacon and Tomato Spaghetti with Mozzarella is a delicious, easy-to-make pasta dish. The combination of salty bacon strips, juicy tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella makes for a delicious meal. This dish is perfect for a weeknight when you want to put something tasty on the table quickly.
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ pound bacon bits
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 cloves garlic squeezed
- 28 oz. diced tomatoes
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley finely chopped
- ½ pound mini Mozzarella halved
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
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Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water with 2 teaspoons of salt to the boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the instructions until al dente. Save a cup of the pasta water, drain the spaghetti, and rinse with cold water.1 pound spaghetti
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over high heat. Fry the bacon bits for 1 minute. Add the onion and rosemary and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and fry for another 1 minute.1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ pound bacon bits, 1 onion, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, 2 cloves garlic
- Pour the reserved pasta water into the pan. Stir and scrape off the browned bits with a wooden spatula. Add the diced tomatoes, bring to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes.28 oz. diced tomatoes
- Decrease the heat to medium-high and add the pasta to the pan. Mix everything well so that the spaghetti is covered with sauce. Season with salt and pepper.salt and pepper
- Divide the spaghetti among the plates and garnish with the mozzarella, parsley, and lemon zest. Serve immediately!1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley, ½ pound mini Mozzarella, 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
NOTES
1. Bacon strips: Also delicious: pancetta.
2. Vegetables: Do you want more vegetables in your dish? Add spinach or zucchini cubes to the sauce.
3. Storage
Pasta tastes best when eaten fresh. Let the spaghetti with tomato, bacon, and mozzarella cool quickly.
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days.
- Freezer: Place in a freezer container or bag and store for up to 2 months. Let thaw in the refrigerator.
- To reheat: Heat in the microwave or add two tablespoons of water and fry in a skillet until warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 878kcal | Carbohydrates: 97g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 444mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Iron: 4mg
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