Kid-Favorite Bacon and Tomato Spaghetti
The Ultimate Bacon Tomato Spaghetti Recipe Everyone Loves
Whip up a crowd-pleasing Bacon Tomato Spaghetti that kids adore! This recipe features savory bacon and a rich tomato sauce that’s perfect for a simple yet satisfying meal at home. It’s a fantastic dish for any occasion.
Main Ingredients
- Spaghetti pasta, 3 servings (approx. 300g)
- Store-bought tomato sauce, 400g (1 jar)
- Sliced ham, 3 slices
- Bacon, 2 strips
- Garlic, 3 cloves (or 1.5 Tbsp minced garlic)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Once boiling, add 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent the spaghetti from sticking. Add the spaghetti and cook for approximately 9 minutes, which is about 1 minute less than the package instructions, for a perfect al dente texture. Drain the pasta and set aside. Reserve about 1 ladleful of the pasta water; it’s useful for adjusting the sauce consistency later.
Step 2
Heat 1-2 tablespoons of cooking oil or olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced or minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. The aroma of garlic will significantly enhance the flavor. While sliced garlic is ideal, minced garlic works wonderfully too.
Step 3
Cut the bacon into bite-sized pieces (about 1-2 cm) and slice the ham similarly. Add them to the pan and cook together until the bacon and ham are nicely browned and have rendered some of their fat. Cooking them until golden adds a delicious, savory depth to the dish.
Step 4
Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan with the bacon and ham. Pour in the reserved ladleful of pasta water and stir to combine. Cook for a moment, then add the store-bought tomato sauce. Continue to cook, stirring gently as if simmering, until the sauce coats the pasta evenly and is heated through. If the sauce seems too thick, you can add a little more pasta water.
Step 5
Finally, taste and adjust the seasoning. Add salt as needed to reach your desired flavor. For an extra kick, freshly ground black pepper adds a pleasant spicy note that elevates the pasta’s flavor. Stir well to combine. Your delicious Bacon Tomato Spaghetti, loved by both kids and adults, is now ready to be enjoyed!
