Sweet & Tangy Pasta

Bacon & Tomato Pasta with Caramelized Onions

Ingredients (serves 4-6):

• 2 bags of pasta, your choice - calamarata recommended

• 6-8 strips of thick-cut bacon

• 2 tbsp. sugar or honey

• 1 hole Vidalia onion, diced

• 1/2-2/3 cup sliced tomatoes

• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

• 1/3-1/2 cup water

FIRST: Cook bacon in the oven for 15-17 minutes @ 425; simultaneously caramelize onions in a pan.

THEN: When onions caramelized, add tomatoes and vinegar and sugar. Cook sauce down to desired thickness, and add water, continue to cook down.

MEANWHILE: Cook pasta in a separate pot while making the sauce. Follow pasta brand instructions to al dente.

FINALLY: Add cooled and broken up bacon to the sauce, tasting occasionally. Mix with cooked pasta. Serve warm.