Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Onions, and Bacon

Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Onions, and Bacon
Source: Adapted from 365 Ways to Cook Pasta
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Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 30 min

Ingredients:
1 pound spaghetti
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 cup chopped onion
1-2 garlic clove, minced
2 cups diced, fresh, ripe tomatoes
1-8 ounce can tomato sauce
fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:
1. Saute bacon in a skillet until partially browned; drain and set bacon aside.
2. Add olive oil to the skillet; heat over low heat.
3. Add in onion; stir/saute until tender but not browned, about 5 minutes.
4. Add in garlic; saute 1 minute.
5. Add in tomatoes; cook, stirring to break up the tomatoes with the side of a spoon. Add in cooked bacon and tomato sauce. Simmer and stir until sauce is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
6. Season to taste with pepper.
7. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 6 minutes; drain.
8. Toss with the sauce and parsley; sprinkle with grated cheese and serve.