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A pan with spaghetti with tomato pepperoncini peppers sauce and bacon. Thongs with spaghetti
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Pasta With Pepperoncini Peppers Sauce Recipe

Pasta With Pepperoncini Peppers Sauce Recipe - light, flavorful and delicious, tangy homemade pasta sauce, made with tomatoes, bacon and pepperoncini peppers, served with spaghetti.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 6 stripes bacon chopped
  • 1 onion small
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 32 oz peeled whole canned tomatoes
  • 4 tbsp Deli-Sliced Mezzetta Peperoncini (+ more for topping)
  • 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan optional
  • fresh basil optional
  • salt + pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until cooked, but not too crispy.
  • Add onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  • Add tomatoes and Mezzetta Peperoncini, continue cooking for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes are cooked and liquid has almost evaporated. Season with salt and pepper. 
  • In the mean time cook pasta following the directions on the package.
  • Add olives to the sauce.
  • Add pasta to the pan with sauce and toss to combine. 
  • Serve, topped with fresh basil, parmesan and more Mezzetta peperoncini.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 510mg | Potassium: 630mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 35.8mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 3.1mg