Pasta with Onion and Bacon

i run basically because i love to eat pasta. a simple al dente pasta with a whisper-light red sauce and a few fresh but succulent ingredients is my idea of heaven. i recently had a wonderful version at the new pizza place in sf zero zero: Bucatini, Mendocino Uni Butter, Garlic Chives, Roasted Garlic and Breadcrumbs. my mouth is watering just at the thought!

i found this recipe from mi amore marco bittman, who's writing for runners world now. i used pancetta cubes from TJs, but it seemed like it needed a stronger meat presence, so i'd recommend bacon or real thick pancetta cubes. i also used TJ's garlic and chive linguine.

first crisp up the pork.


then sautee the onions in the leftover oil until they brown.


smash up some plum tomatoes and cook em with the onions until it becomes a sauce. toss it with the pasta, top with the crunchy pork, fresh parsley, and parmesan.

three delicious ingredients - just like us!