Pasta with bacon, garlic and tomatoes

4 servings

20 minutes

Pasta with bacon, garlic, and tomatoes is a classic dish of European cuisine that combines rich flavors and aromas. It recalls the Italian tradition of simple yet refined pastas where key ingredients create a harmony of taste. Fried garlic adds spiciness, bacon gives a slight saltiness and depth, while stewed tomatoes add juiciness and freshness. Spaghetti soaked in aromatic sauce becomes tender and rich. Parsley completes the composition with light greenery. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner with family or friends when you want something hearty but not too complicated to prepare. It pairs wonderfully with a glass of white wine and fresh bread, creating an atmosphere of Mediterranean comfort.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 511.3
• Proteins: 14.3g
• Fats: 14.7g
• Carbohydrates: 79.8g

Ingredients

• Tomatoes: 600 g
• Pork belly: 100 g
• Garlic: 3 clove
• Chopped parsley: 10 g
• Olive oil: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Spaghetti: 400 g

Cooking steps

1. Finely chop the garlic and slice the bacon into thin strips.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 3 cloves
   • Pork belly: 100 g

2. Sauté garlic in olive oil in a heated pan, add bacon and finely chopped tomatoes (peel can be left on) and simmer, stirring, for 15 minutes. Season with salt to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 3 cloves
   • Pork belly: 100 g
   • Tomatoes: 600 g
   • Olive oil:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste

3. Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente.

   Required ingredients:

   • Spaghetti: 400 g
   • Salt:  to taste

4. Put the pasta into the prepared sauce in the pan, add parsley, mix everything well and simmer for a couple more minutes. Serve on plates.

   Required ingredients:

   • Spaghetti: 400 g
   • Chopped parsley: 10 g