Bacon-Tomato Linguine [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 4
• Time: 15 minutes

Medical researchers have proven beyond doubt that eating bacon regularly can help control blood sugar levels and blood pressure. It also helps in alleviating conditions like heart attacks, strokes, heart diseases, diabetes, etc. The high protein content in bacon not only helps in maintaining energy levels in our body, but also enables muscles to build in a healthy way. The ‘choline’ nutrient present in bacon will help increase memory and intelligence. Health benefits with tomatoes are also plenty. For example, tomatoes are full of antioxidants and nutrients that are beneficial for body. Its regular consumption helps preserve nerve and brain tissues, protects diabetes patients from retinopathy, improves vasodilatation and maintains blood glucose levels.

Nutrition

• calories: 402
• protein: 18
• carbs: 58
• fat: 11
• saturated fat: 3.36
• polyunsaturated fat: 1.33
• monounsaturated fat: 4.65
• cholesterol: 23
• sodium: 991
• potassium: 169
• dietary fiber: 0.7
• sugars: 0.95
• vitamin a: 13
• vitamin c: 4
• calcium: 106
• iron: 1
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 56.35
• other fats: 1.66

Ingredients

• 8 1 oz Linguine, Uncooked
• 0.24 tsp Spices, pepper, black
• 1 tsp Salt, table
• 2 tsp Oil, olive, salad or cooking
• 1 tsp, leaves Spices, oregano, dried
• 0.52 cup, chopped Onions, raw
• 1 oz Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat
• 4 cloves Garlic, raw
• 195 gram Grape Tomatoes
• 70 gram Pork, cured, bacon, pre-sliced, cooked, pan-fried

Instructions

• Prepare pasta as per the directions available in the label, leaving aside fat and salt. Drain out excess water.
• Place a large skillet over medium flame and heat some oil in it. Then saute little onions in it for a couple of minutes. Now add bacon bits, oregano, garlic and tomato and continue to sauté for at least 2 minutes. Now remove the mixture from heat.
• Now add pepper, pasta, and salt and reserved pasta water into the above mixture. Stir well for a few minutes or until the liquid have been sufficiently absorbed. Remove the pan from heat and keep it aside for a few minutes.
• Before serving, sprinkle the dish with little cheese.