Among various European cuisines, Italian cuisine is vastly poular all over the globe. It is my favorite too. While on travel across Europe, I never miss an opportunity to try Italian foods whenever I see a good Italian restaurant. However, Italian food is not limited to pizzas, its most recognisible face; in fact there are various others among which pasta is my all time favourite. Pastas come in varius shapes and with innumerable delightful creamy sauces. Among many delicatable meat-based pasta sauces, here I share one.

Ingredients to serve 4 :

1. Olive oil – 4 tbspoon
2. Garlic (sliced thinly) – 3 cloves
3. Bacon (chopped) – 75 gm.
4. Canned chopped tomatoes – 800 gm.
5. Dried chilli flakes – ½ teaspoon.
6. Salt & pepper
7. Rigatoni – 450 gm.
8. Fresh basil leaves (shredded) – 10
9. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese – 2 tbspoon.

Procedure :

Heat the oil and garlic in a large frying pan over medium – low heat. Cook until the garlic is just beginning to colour. Add the bacon and cook until browned.

Stir in the tomatoes and chilli flakes. Season with a little salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, then simmer over medium – low heat for 30 – 40 minutes, until the oil separates from the tomatoes.

Cook the pasta(rigatoni) in plenty of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite. Drain and transfer to a warmed serving dish.

Pour the bacon & tomato sauce over the pasta. Add the shredded basil and grated Parmenan, then toss well to mix. Delicious pasta is ready to serve.