Spaghetti with Bacon Sauce

This is a very easy spaghetti dish that takes a few ingredients and turns them into a delicious supper. Spaghetti, bacon, tomatoes and peppers.

Ingredients

12 oz. piece of smoked bacon or 6 slices of bacon
1 sweet pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 (14 Oz.) can tomatoes, chopped or 1 lb tomatoes, peeled and chopped
salt and pepper to taste
pinch crushed red pepper
12 oz. spaghetti
6 Tbs. Parmesan cheese

Directions

Fill a pot with water and add 1 teaspoon salt. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain, but reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water for later.  

Cut bacon into 1/4-inch slices. Fry bacon, onion and pepper in a cast iron skillet until golden brown all over. Remove from pan and place on paper towels to drain. Drain off bacon grease from the skillet.

Add the tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper. Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.  Stir occasionally.

Add the cooked spaghetti, and 5 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Toss lightly over low heat for 2 minutes.  Adjust the seasoning to taste. If the sauce seems too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water. 

Sprinkle with remaining cheese and serve.