Gabriella's Tomato, Onion, Garlic, and Bacon Pasta

Ingredients for Gabriella's Tomato, Onion, Garlic, and Bacon Pasta:

Pasta Sauce:

1 pack (340g) Bacon OR 1LB Ground Beef (This version is made with bacon)

24 FL oz Tomato, Onion, Garlic pasta sauce (This recipe uses the Hill Country Fare type)

8 FL oz Heavy Whipping Cream

Paprika to taste

Salt and pepper to taste

Pasta:

1LB Cork Screw Cavatappi Pasta (Or pasta shape of your choice)

Salt 

Water

Steps for Gabriella's Tomato, Onion, Garlic, and Bacon Pasta:

1. Cut bacon into small bits or cubes and cook on medium heat until crispy and thoroughly fried. 

2. Bring water to a boil in a separate pot and throw in pasta. Add a generous amount of salt and stir. Boil until pasta is al dente. 

3. Pour tomato, onion, & garlic sauce into the cooked bacon and stir. Add in your heavy cream and mix until combined. Keep on low heat until warm.

4. Once boiled, remove 1/4 cup pasta water and put to the side for thickening sauce later.

5. Strain pasta and return back into hot pot. 

6. Add your pasta water into your sauce and stir. Add in paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. 

7. Once sauce is thickened, pour into cooked pasta and stir until pasta and sauce is combined. 

8. Leave to sit for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Serving Suggestion and Tips 

Garnish for extra flavor: Top each serving with freshly grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese, a sprinkle of chopped parsley or basil, and a light dusting of paprika or cracked black pepper.

Add a crunchy contrast: Serve with warm garlic bread, cheesy breadsticks, or toasted baguette slices to scoop up the creamy sauce.

Make it a full meal: Pair with a simple green salad (mixed greens, Caesar, or arugula with lemon vinaigrette) to balance the richness of the sauce.