Speedy Pasta Sauce
When dinner poses a challenge, turn to this easy sauce recipe. Just add tomato, bacon, and peas to your favorite cooked pasta to make a meal in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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6 slices bacon, cut into pieces
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1 can (28 ounces) tomatoes in juice
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup frozen peas, thawed
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1/4 cup sour cream
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12 ounces of your favorite pasta, cooked
Directions
1.
Cook bacon in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat for 8 minutes, until cooked through but not crispy. Drain on paper towels and discard drippings, but do not wipe out pan.
2.
Increase heat to medium-high and add tomatoes and their juice, breaking apart tomatoes with your hands while adding. Stir in sugar, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, pepper and salt. Cook 5 minutes (simmering vigorously), stirring every so often.
3.
Remove pan from heat and add peas, sour cream and drained bacon. Serve over cooked pasta.
Nutrition information
Calories 306, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 702 mg, Carbohydrate 52 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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