Made this last night — a hit with the whole family (well, everyone over 2). The bacon fat gives the sauce a rich, creamy quality that reminds me of the refined, cream-enriched (and much more labor intensive)tomato sauces I made in culinary school. I’m always on the lookout for easy, inexpensive, family-style dinners and this one’s a winner. Thanks, Tim!
Great dish for this winter eve. I used a can of San Marzano whole tomatoes and let it simmer down a bit. Thanks for the great, easy, wholesome recipe!!
My husband hates tomatoes AND penne but I made this tonight and just before adding the basil and bacon in, I put the sauce in the food processor and turn it into a smooth sauce, then added the remaining ingredients and.. he loved it! It was so creamy and rich tasting, with a sprinkle of Parmigiano-Reggiano, will definitely make it again :)
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Mara @ What's For Dinner? says:
March 31st, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Beautiful :)
Steph says:
March 31st, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Yum.
t says:
March 31st, 2009 at 8:52 pm
I wish pasta night at our house was this good. I can’t wait for my tomatoes to grow from our garden and try it!
Tim says:
March 31st, 2009 at 8:58 pm
t- this is so good with fresh tomatoes. you’ll love it!
Beth says:
March 31st, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Plainfield reunion @ Chez Panisse? Make it happen.
p.s. your photographs are just smashing.
unconfidentialcook.com says:
March 31st, 2009 at 10:40 pm
The 60 Minutes piece was great…and they’re putting in the vegetable garden at the White House. Your pasta is just perfect!
anya says:
April 1st, 2009 at 3:04 am
Beautiful and honest!
maggie (p&c) says:
April 1st, 2009 at 6:08 am
Yum! Classic and lovely.
Patty says:
April 1st, 2009 at 7:08 am
Oh – I could eat this every day!
Sivan says:
April 1st, 2009 at 8:55 am
I am totes gonna make this!
Tim says:
April 1st, 2009 at 9:04 am
You totes should!
sarah says:
April 1st, 2009 at 9:17 am
bacon. it’s what’s for dinner.
in my opinion, when i eat out if i can’t get bacon on it i would rather starve. ironic, because i have the appearances of being a preppy vegetarian.
Hayley says:
April 1st, 2009 at 11:04 am
That upclose fork picture is incredible!
The Duo Dishes says:
April 1st, 2009 at 11:12 am
Yes to the bacon. A resounding yes!
Kristin says:
April 1st, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Tim: This looks so delicious! I’m beginning to think that anything inspired by Alice Waters is fine by me. Wonderful photos.
Steph says:
April 2nd, 2009 at 1:21 pm
T- think this would be good with prosciutto instead of bacon cuz I have some to use up….?
Tim says:
April 2nd, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Yeah, Steph- it would still be good. Not the same, but good. I think I actually tried it that way once and liked it.
Margaret says:
April 7th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Made this last night — a hit with the whole family (well, everyone over 2). The bacon fat gives the sauce a rich, creamy quality that reminds me of the refined, cream-enriched (and much more labor intensive)tomato sauces I made in culinary school. I’m always on the lookout for easy, inexpensive, family-style dinners and this one’s a winner. Thanks, Tim!
Ali V says:
May 19th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Wow! This recipe is Fantastic!
Wonderful, delicious, rich, will absolutely make again.
I love your site, the pictures, the recipes – delicioso!
Tim says:
May 21st, 2009 at 5:55 am
So glad you liked it, Ali!
Nichole says:
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:23 pm
Great dish for this winter eve. I used a can of San Marzano whole tomatoes and let it simmer down a bit. Thanks for the great, easy, wholesome recipe!!
Jakub says:
July 11th, 2012 at 12:25 am
I made this last night and I must say – it was delicious!
anda says:
August 22nd, 2012 at 11:19 pm
My husband hates tomatoes AND penne but I made this tonight and just before adding the basil and bacon in, I put the sauce in the food processor and turn it into a smooth sauce, then added the remaining ingredients and.. he loved it! It was so creamy and rich tasting, with a sprinkle of Parmigiano-Reggiano, will definitely make it again :)