The Pasta with Red Onions and Bacon is an easy, quick, and very tasty main course, prepared with few ingredients. Onions, like pasta, are always in our pantry, and that’s why when we have little time or the fridge is empty, we make this pasta which is super fast, economical, and especially delicious! Many times we add smoked bacon or diced speck to make it even tastier! The sauce is prepared while the pasta is cooking, so it is ready in less than 15 minutes!
The preparation is very simple: we cook the onions in a pan with oil until they are soft, and separately we toast the bacon which we then add to the onions once crispy. Meanwhile, we cook the pasta, drain it al dente, and toss it with the onions over high heat, adding a little bit of the pasta cooking water if needed.
Ideal for lunch and as a dinner saver, this pasta with red onions and bacon is a tasty, economical, easy recipe that’s so good you absolutely have to try it!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients to prepare Pasta with Red Onions and Bacon
- 12.3 oz pasta
- 1.1 lbs red onions
- 3.5 oz smoked bacon
- dried oregano
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- basil
Tools to prepare Pasta with Red Onions and Bacon
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Frying Pan
- 1 Pot
- 2 Stovetop
Steps to prepare Pasta with Red Onions and Bacon
To prepare Pasta with Red Onions and Bacon, first put the water for the pasta on the stove and in the meantime prepare the sauce: peel the onions and slice them thinly.
Pour the oil into a non-stick pan and add the onions with the oregano. Cook them for about ten minutes until they soften, adding water or broth to wilt them.
Meanwhile, toast the bacon in a non-stick pan and add it to the onions.
When the water reaches a boil, add the pasta and drain it al dente directly into the pan with the onions. Stir and toss everything well over high heat, adding coarsely chopped basil and, if necessary, a little pasta cooking water.
Plate the Pasta with Red Onions and Bacon.
Simo and Cicci recommend
You can store this pasta for a couple of days in the fridge.
You can omit the bacon for a vegetarian version.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can other varieties of onions be used?
Yes, you can choose either golden or white onions, or red onions from Tropea or Montoro shallots.
What pasta format is the most suitable?
Both long pasta like spaghetti and short pasta like caserecce, gemelli, mezze maniche, penne, etc. work well.
