This simple pasta dish with bacon and marinara offers incredible, fresh flavors while being quick to prepare. It's a perfect weeknight dinner that can be made in just 20 minutes with few ingredients and minimal effort.
1: Chop and fry bacon until crispy, then let cool on a paper towel.
2: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt.
3: Once boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
4: In a bowl, combine the drained pasta with shredded cheese, bacon, marinara, and reserved pasta water; stir until well combined.
5: Garnish with fresh basil and top with cracked black pepper.
