Recipes Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes Pasta and Bacon in Smoky Tomato Sauce 3.9 (30) 2 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 15, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: John Kernick Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 4 Smoked paprika and bacon lend loads of flavor to this easy pasta dish. Ingredients 6 slices bacon, cut into ½-inch pieces ½ yellow onion, diced small 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, pureed 2 teaspoons smoked paprika Coarse salt and ground pepper ¾ pound short, twisted pasta, such as cavatappi or fusilli ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley Directions In a medium saucepan, cook bacon over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp, 8 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a plate. Add onion to pan and cook until softened, 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and paprika and bring to a boil; reduce to a rapid simmer and cook until sauce has thickened slightly, 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta. Return pasta to pot and add tomato sauce; toss to combine, adding enough pasta water to create a thin sauce that coats pasta. Add bacon and parsley, season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve. Rate it Print