If you can turn on the oven and boil water, then you'll be successful at making this delicious family favorite Roasted Tomato Bacon Basil Linguine.
Roasted tomato bacon pasta comes together in a snap, and only uses a handful of ingredients. The only thing you really need to do is turn on the oven to roast the tomatoes and bacon, and then boil water to cook the pasta. It really is that simple! Anyone can do it!
What type of pasta is best with this recipe?
This dish can be made with any type of pasta that is your favorite. I happen to enjoy linguine, and had it in my pantry, so that's what I used. Feel free to swap out whatever you have, and whatever is convenient.
How long does this dish take to make?
This roasted tomato bacon pasta takes approximately 30 minutes, from start to dinner, which makes it a stress-free recipe that will please the entire family any night of the week.
How to make Roasted Tomato Bacon Linguine:
- Place two pounds of grape or cherry tomatoes on a sheet pan (aluminum foil optional) and drizzle with olive oil and a sprinkling of salt and pepper.
- Place 12 ounces of bacon on another sheet pan lined with a baking rack and roast them both in a 450-degree oven for 20-25 minutes.
- Cool and crumble the bacon.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta (I chose linguine) according to the package directions.
- Drain the pasta, making sure to reserve 1 cup of the cooking water.
- Add the roasted tomatoes (with their juice) and bacon into the pot, and toss with the drained pasta.
- Add as much of the reserved 1 cup of cooking water as desired to make a light sauce.
- Place the completed pasta in a large serving bowl, top with chiffonade (thin strips) or chopped basil leaves, and fresh Parmesan cheese.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
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Roasted Tomato Bacon Linguine
Ingredients
- 24 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes
- 12 ounces bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound linguine cooked according to package direction and drained (reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water)
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves torn or chiffonade (thin strips)
- ½ cup fresh Parmesan cheese grated or shredded
Instructions
- -Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- -Place the tomatoes on a baking sheet (foil covered, if preferred for easier clean up), and drizzle with the olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- -Place the bacon in an even layer on a baking rack in a baking sheet (foil covered, if preferred for easier clean up).
- -Roast the tomatoes and bacon in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the tomatoes are blistered and the bacon is cooked to your preference. Crumble the bacon when cool enough to handle.
- -Meanwhile cook the pasta according to package directions and drain, making sure to reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- -Add the tomatoes (along with their juice), garlic, and crumbled into the pasta pot. Add the drained pasta back into the pot and toss with the tomatoes and bacon.
- -Add as much pasta cooking water as you prefer to make a light sauce. Tossing to combine.
- -To serve, turn the pasta out into a large bowl and garnish with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.
- -Enjoy!
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Lauren @ Hall Nesting says
This pasta is going on our dinner menu this week!
Jenny | Honey and Birch says
This looks amazing!! All of these flavors sound great!
Renée says
It's one of our favorites. Thanks, Jenny!
Kim Beaulieu says
This looks utterly delicious. I love a great fresh pasta, and this fits the bill. Gorgeous too!
Renée says
Thanks so much, Kim!
Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos says
This looks beyond scrumptious and perfect for dinner!!! Plus - you had me at bacon 🙂
Renée says
Thank you so much Aly!
Debra A Attinella says
I love roasted tomatoes tossed with pasta! And of course the bacon brings it up to a whole new level 🙂
Renée says
You can never go wrong with bacon! Thanks Debra!
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says
There's not a single thing about this dish that I don't love - it sounds delicious.
Renée says
Thanks, Heather. I feel the same 🙂
Joanie @ ZagLeft says
This looks incredible, such great flavors and so easy too.
Renée says
Easy and tasty. You can't beat that on busy weeknights! Thank you, Joanie!
Stephanie says
So simple yet no doubt, delicious! Love these flavors!
Renée says
Thank you, Stephanie. Glad you think so.
Dee Martin says
What a light and fresh dinner -- love it! And the apron is adorable!
Renée says
Thank you so much. Glad you like the apron too 🙂
colleen kennedy says
Pasta,Basil and BACON???? Yes to a big fat bowl full! I am in love!
Renée says
How can you go wrong, right? LOL
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Gasp, this looks so scrumptious! I want this for dinner!!
Renée says
Thanks, Kimberly. Scrumptious it is!
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
So refreshing and totally drool-worthy!! Pass me a bowl, please!
Renée says
I'd totally love to pass your the bowl, Kacey. I agree that it's drool worthy!
Karyn @ Pint Sized Baker says
That looks so freaking good!! I know what I'm making for dinner ASAP!
Renée says
Freaking good is right! Thanks Karyn! I know you're going to love it!
Ashley @ Wishes & DIshes says
Love the simple ingredients and how quick and easy this is to make!!
Renée says
Thanks, Ashley. It's a great dinner for when you're short on time but don't want to skimp on flavor.
Brenda@Sugar-Free Mom says
Love fresh basil and tomatoes form the garden! This looks scrumptious!
Renée says
Thank you, Brenda. There is nothing better the garden fresh tomatoes and basil!
christine says
What timing for me. I was literally just saying to my husband "what the heck am I going to do w/ all the cherry tomatoes I picked from the garden". I was looking for something new and tasty and well, thanks, you provided that to me!
Renée says
I'm so happy to have been of service! LOL. I know you'll enjoy this simple recipe!
gottalovelattes@gmail.com says
I really need to try this. We get burned out on traditional spaghetti around here! The rosemary cheese bread is calling my name:)
Renée says
That rosemary cheese bread is fantastic. I need to make it again soon, too 🙂