Tomato and Bacon Tagliatelli so cheap and delicious By Guest Contributor January 28, 2009 Pasta Preparation Time Cook Time Servings0Ingredients2 rashers of bacon chopped into lardonsOlive oilclove of garlic (minced or finely chopped)1 tin of chopped tomatoesfresh basil and parsley (use dried if fresh is unavailable)Tagliatelli pastaInstructions Step 1: 1. Boil pasta to packet instructions Step 2: 2. While the pasta is boiling fry off the bacon lardons in the olive oil. Once they are crispy add the garlic and fry for a few seconds. Step 3: 3. Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and bring to the boil and then gently simmer Step 4: 4. Throw in most of the fresh herbs. Step 5: 5. Once the pasta is done drain it off reserving some of the cooking water (like a tablespoon or two). It sounds wierd but it really helps the sauce. Step 6: 6. Toss the pasta in with the sauce. Sprinkle on the rest of the herbs and serve. Show Comments ▼