Ingredients

• 1 strip bacon, diced
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, diced
• 2 cups broth (any kind)
• Salt, to taste
• 3/4 cup tomato sauce (any kind)
• Pasta, any kind
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp butter
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1/2 tsp saffron (optional)
• 2 tsp paprika powder (smoked is OK)

Instructions

1. Cook the bacon - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and leave the fat in the pan.

2. Sauté aromatics - Sauté the garlic and onion until soft and fragrant. Add the dry pasta and stir to coat and lightly toast.

3. Cook pasta - Add the broth, spices, and bacon. Cook pasta for 6-8 minutes.

4. Add butter and salt - Stir in butter and salt. Simmer for another minute.

5. Finish - Add heavy cream and tomato sauce. Stir and simmer another 5 minutes. Done.

Tips

• Adjust the amount of pasta based on how much liquid you have.
• Add more broth if the pasta is too dry.
• Top with Parmesan cheese before serving.