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Smoky Tomato Carbonara
A twist on the classic Italian dish, with smoky bacon and fresh tomatoes.
⏱25 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●6 slices smoky baconCooked and crumbled
- ●2 plum tomatoesChopped
- ●1 cup italian cheeseShredded
- ●12 oz carbonara pastaCooked al dente
- ●1/4 cup fresh basilChopped
- ●2 cloves garlicMinced
- ●2 tbsp olive oilFor cooking
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the carbonara pasta according to package instructions.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 3
Add the chopped plum tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, until they start to release their juices.
- 4
Add the crumbled smoky bacon to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
- 5
In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked pasta, bacon and tomato mixture, and shredded italian cheese.
- 6
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 7
Garnish with chopped fresh basil and serve immediately.