Fresh Tomato Sauce With Rosemary And Bacon Recipes

FRESH TOMATO SAUCE WITH ROSEMARY AND BACON

Steps:

• Cook bacon in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper-towel-lined plate. Pour off bacon fat from pan and discard.
• Return skillet to medium-high heat. Add oil, swirl to coat pan, and add garlic, rosemary, and pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, until garlic is fragrant but not browned, about 30 seconds.
• Stir in tomatoes and cook until tomato pieces lose their shape to form chunky sauce, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in parsley, salt, pepper, and sugar to taste.
• Toss sauce with pasta and serve, sprinkling Parmesan and reserved bacon over individual bowls.

BACON AND TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• In a large stock pot, boil 3 quarts of water, when boiling add 2 tablespoons kosher salt and the pasta and cook until the pasta is al dente.
• In a large saute pan over medium heat, add bacon and saute until bacon is crispy. Remove bacon to drain on a paper towel-lined plate and remove 3/4 of the bacon fat from the pan. Add extra-virgin olive oil, onions, and red chili flakes. Cook until onions are translucent, add garlic, cook for 2 minutes then add tomatoes. Saute for 5 minutes, then deglaze with wine.
• Drain pasta and add to the tomato mixture pan. Add basil and bacon. Toss with Parmesan, and add salt and pepper, to taste.

ROSEMARY CHICKEN WITH TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat half the oil in a non-stick pan, then brown the chicken all over. Add half the chopped rosemary, stir to coat, then set aside on a plate.
• In the same pan, heat the rest of the oil, then gently cook the onion for about 5 mins until soft. Add the garlic, anchovies and remaining rosemary, then fry for a few mins more until fragrant. Pour in the tomatoes and capers with the wine, if using, or 75ml water if not. Bring to the boil, then return the chicken pieces to the pan. Cover, then cook for 20 mins until the chicken is cooked through. Season and serve with a crisp green salad and crusty bread.

FRESH TOMATO SAUCE, BEANS AND BACON WITH PASTA

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until done. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Add dressing and tomatoes to bacon drippings in skillet; mix well. Bring to boil on high heat, stirring frequently; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min. or until heated through and slightly thickened, stirring occasionally and adding beans and garlic to the skillet for the last 2 min.
• Drain spaghetti; place in large bowl. Add tomato mixture; mix lightly. Top with cheese, basil and bacon.

FRESH TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; add tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers, garlic, white wine and salt and pepper to taste.
• Mix ingredients well; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Serve.