Bacon-Tomato Linguine

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                Bacon-Tomato Linguine Recipe

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked linguine
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 (2.5-ounce) package cooked bacon pieces (such as Hormel)
  • 1 1/3 cups grape tomatoes, halved
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup (1 ounce) preshredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 2 minutes. Add bacon bits; sauté 2 minutes. Add tomato, garlic, and oregano; sauté 30 seconds. Remove from heat.

Add pasta, reserved pasta water, salt, and pepper. Stir well, and cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 3 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutritional Information

Calories per serving:301
Calories from fat:32%
Fat per serving:11g
Saturated fat per serving:3.6g
Monounsaturated fat per serving:2.1g
Polyunsaturated fat per serving:0.3g
Protein per serving:14.4g
Carbohydrates per serving:37.1g
Fiber per serving:2.8g
Cholesterol per serving:21mg
Iron per serving:2.1mg
Sodium per serving:745mg
Calcium per serving:81mg

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