Simple Bacon Spaghetti

This simple and rustic spaghetti with bacon sauce is a comforting and flavorful dish thats perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The smoky flavor of bacon combines with a rich tomato sauce to create a satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz spaghetti
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can 14 oz crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions:

Cook the spaghetti until al dente, following the directions on the package

After draining, set aside

Cook the chopped bacon in a big skillet over medium heat until its crispy

Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon and set it aside on paper towels to remove any leftover grease

In the skillet, leave about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat

To the skillet with the bacon fat, add the finely chopped onion and cook for two to three minutes, or until it becomes translucent

Add the minced garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds more

Add the dried oregano and crushed tomatoes

To taste, add salt and pepper for seasoning

Stirring occasionally, simmer the sauce for approximately ten minutes

Toss the cooked spaghetti into the skillet to ensure that it is evenly covered in the tomato sauce with bacon

Serve the straightforward bacon spaghetti hot, topped with freshly chopped basil leaves, grated Parmesan cheese, and crispy bacon bits

Savor your rustic and delectable bacon spaghetti