Bacon and Mozzarella Pasta

  • 1/2 lb fresh mozzarella, cubed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1/4 lb bacon, diced small
  • sea salt and cracked pepper
  • dried chili flakes
  • 1 ripe tomato, diced
  • 15 oz. canned tomatoes, with juice
  • 1/3 cup chicken stock
  • 3/4 lb fettucine
  1. In a dutch oven saute the bacon until crisp and then set it aside to drain on paper towel.
  2. Add the shallot, garlic, and chili flakes to the pot and saute until tender.
  3. Add the tomato and canned tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Meanwhile, boil the fettucine in salted water.
  5. Cover and simmer the sauce for 10 minutes.
  6. Drain the pasta and add to the sauce.  Stir in the cheese and the bacon.  Serve.

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