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Vermicelli, Tomato Carbonara




Source of Recipe


From the San Giorgio Vermicelli Box.


Recipe Introduction


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List of Ingredients




8 slices bacon

1/4 cup chopped onion

1 clove garlic, minced

3-1/2 cups (28-ounce) can tomatoes with liquid, cut into small pieces

6 fresh basil leaves or 1 tablespoon dried basil

1 teaspoon salt

1 package vermicelli, uncooked


Recipe



1. Fry bacon in a large skillet until crisp; drain on paper towels, reserving drippings. Crumble bacon; set aside.

2. Stir onion and garlic into bacon drippings; cook until onion is tender, but not brown.

3. Add tomatoes with liquid, basil and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Cook vermicelli according to package directions; drain.

5. Add tomato mixture and reserved crumbled bacon to vermicelli; toss lightly.

Serves 6 to 8