Spaghetti With Spicy Tomato, Bacon and Mushroom Sauce

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2
Delightful Spaghetti With Spicy Tomato, Bacon and Mushroom Sauce Recipe
in Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

12 ounces spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 ounces smoked streaky bacon , sliced
8 ounces mushrooms , sliced
1 can chopped tomatoes , with garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes ( according to taste )
3 tablespoons parsley , chopped
1 pinch sugar
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
560
Sugar
6g
Fat
24g
Spaghetti With Spicy Tomato, Bacon and Mushroom Sauce is a delicious and comforting classic pasta dish with a flavorful twist. The smoky bacon and mushrooms add depth to the chunky tomato sauce, while the spicy chili flakes add a nice kick of heat. This dish is hearty and filling and perfect for a family dinner or cozy night at home. Serve it with a simple green salad and some crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.

Instructions

1.Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until al dente.
2.Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced bacon and cook until crispy. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they are tender and have released their moisture.
3.Add the can of chopped tomatoes, chili pepper flakes, parsley, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
4.Drain the spaghetti and add it to the skillet with the sauce. Toss the spaghetti with the sauce until it is well coated. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

PROS

This Spaghetti With Spicy Tomato, Bacon and Mushroom Sauce recipe is simple and quick to prepare, making it perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

It also uses common, affordable ingredients and is very satisfying and flavorful.

CONS

This recipe is high in calories and fat due to the bacon.

Those on a low-fat or low-calorie diet may want to limit their portion size or substitute with turkey bacon or other low-fat alternatives.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pasta dish contains mushrooms which are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals such as selenium and potassium.
It also contains tomatoes which are rich in lycopene, an antioxidant that may help protect against certain types of cancer and heart disease.
However, due to the bacon, this recipe is high in sodium which can be a concern for those with high blood pressure.

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