Linguine with Pancetta and Sauteed Cherry Tomatoes

Linguine with Pancetta and Sauteed Cherry Tomatoes Healthy Recipe

4 Servings 20 min Cook

Macros/Serving: 651 Calories
Tags: | pasta

Ingredients

4 Oz Bacon
1 1/4 Cup, grated Parmesan Cheese
3 Cup cherry tomatoes Cherry Tomatoes
6 Cloves, minced Garlic
4 Tbsp, chopped Basil
1/4 Tsp Red Peppers
12 Oz Pasta
1/4 Cup Olive Oil

Directions

Cook and coarsely chop bacon.

Cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite.

Drain, reserving 1 cup liquid.

Return pasta to pot.

Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add garlic; stir 30 seconds.

Add bacon and crushed red pepper; saut until bacon is crisp, about 4 minutes.

Add tomatoes; saut until soft, about 4 minutes.

Transfer tomato mixture to pot with pasta.

Add 3/4 cup cheese and 1/3 cup basil.

Toss over medium heat until cheese melts and sauce coats pasta, adding cooking liquid by 1/4 cupfuls if dry.

Season with salt and pepper.

Transfer to bowl.

Sprinkle with basil.

Serve remaining cheese alongside.

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