This dish is a classic Italian combination, featuring al dente pasta, salty bacon, and sweet bell peppers. The bacon is crisped to perfection and then tossed with the peppers and cooked pasta. The combination of flavors is truly unbeatable and the texture is heavenly. The peppers add a wonderful sweetness, which is the perfect complement to the salty bacon. The dish is simple to make and is great for a weeknight meal. Serve it with a side of fresh greens and you have a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
1 lb pasta
2-3 sweet red peppers
1/3 cup onion, diced
4 tbsp olive oil
4 slices of bacon, cut into short strips
1/3 cup parmesan
3 tbsp parsley (chopped if fresh)
Method
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
Wash the peppers, split them, remove seeds, stem, and core. Cut into narrow strips.
Add the olive oil to a saute pan and on medium-high heat, cook the onion until it starts to turn color.
Add the bacon and cook until just done. Don’t let the bacon crisp.
Add the peppers and cook for 5-8 minutes, until just tender.
Cook pasta until al dente, toss with the sauce and parmesan, top with parsley, and serve.
Note: additional olive oil can be drizzled over pasta if desired.
