Penne noodles topped with crisp bacon and sweet onions in a flavorful marinara sauce. This was not a meal that I planned ahead of time, yet it came together very well.
I set my plate by the window at our cabin in order to grab a quick picture before we ate it. Just a few ingredients from the pantry, plus bacon and an onion, this was a delicious impromptu pasta dish. I loved the ease of it.
When we are at the cabin, we’re limited to the foods that we bring with us and I typically plan those meals well in advance. However, when it was time to make dinner, I wasn’t at all in the mood for the meal I had planned.
I like having a small pantry set up at the cabin and the success of this meal has motivated me to bring up a few more staples just for nights like this.
Penne with Bacon Marinara Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb penne noodles
- 1/2 lb bacon chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 large yellow onion chopped into 1/2” pieces
- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper adjust to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta noodles, drain and set aside when finished. While the pasta water is heating, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Drain the bacon on paper towels and set aside. Toss the chopped onion into the bacon grease and sauté until tender and browned. Drain the onions on paper towels. (I simply layered another paper towel over the bacon and placed the onions right over that to drain. I’m all in favor of fewer dishes.)
- Drain the grease out of the pan and then pour the crushed tomatoes into the pan. Add the spices and simmer over medium heat for a few minutes. Add the bacon and onion into the sauce and stir to combine. Serve the sauce poured over the cooked pasta. Enjoy!
Carrie@ Bakeaholic Mama says
Sometimes the best meals are the ones that come together with little planning. I love bacon in almost any pasta sauce!
Jenn says
I love bacon in my pasta sauce!! I've only had it as a little 'extra' though.. never as the star!! Love this idea!
The Blonde Duck says
Bacon makes everything better.
Ann@Anncoo Journal says
I also love bacon in my pasta. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Inside a British Mum's Kitchen says
Bacon, pasta and parmesan – couldn't be better!
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bilant says
This recipe sounds very good and i think it is delicious and it fits perfect with my taste. My opinion is that this isn`t a very hard recipe so i will try it very soon, thanks a lot for sharing.
Sue/the view from great island says
I was once a vegetarian, but the meat that brought me back to my senses was bacon! This looks yummy.
Three-Cookies says
Simple but sounds really delicious.
Whisked Away says
I had penne for dinner last night! Great minds think alike : )
Geni says
I just may show up at your cabin if your are not careful. This looks very nice for a warm cabin dinner, all hunkered down and eating delicious pasta.
My Journey With Candida says
I love the idea of bacon in the sauce. I bet it gave it a great flovor.
The Starving Student says
Oh no! You didn't toss the sauce and pasta together, what a sin! Haha, it looks pretty tasty, I will forgive you 🙂
Chris says
Bacon marinara, totally unexpected but it sounds wonderful!
Becki's Whole Life says
I love what bacon can do to a dish….this sounds wonderful!
Bonnie says
I love penne with marina. Mmmmm. Italian food is my favorite.
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Dzoli says
Simple and tasty ..who would wish for anything more;)
Taylor says
I've never had bacon in a marinara sauce but how could it be bad?! Sounds amazing!!
Miriam says
I am best friends with anything pasta. looks great! Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters
Words Of Deliciousness says
This is a great looking sauce. I have never had bacon in marinara, but I love bacon so I am sure it would be delicious.
Demandra says
I'm pretty much convinced that bacon makes everything better.