Angry Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb bacon, strips chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
3 (15 ounce) cans tomato puree
6 basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/2 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
3 cups uncooked penne pasta
grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon, discarding drippings.
In the same skillet, saute the garlic in olive oil for 1 minute.
Add the tomato puree, basil, pepper flakes, and bacon, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, drain.
Serve with sauce, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.