Ingredients
- 8 bacon (uncooked diced)
- 2 garlic (cloves minced)
- 1/2 onion (chopped)
- 8 ounces fusilli pasta (uncooked)
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs (fresh)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 teaspoon pepper sauce (hot)
- 2 teaspoons oregano divided (dried)
Preheat oven to 400F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large ovenproof skillet over medium heat until crisp; drain. Add onion, garlic and 1 teaspoon oregano to skillet; cook and stir about 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in tomato sauce and hot pepper sauce. Add cooked pasta and cheese to skillet; stir to coat. Combine bread crumbs, remaining 1 teaspoon oregano and melted butter in small bowl; sprinkle over pasta mixture. Bake about 5 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Garnish, if desired. Makes 4 servings Formatted by Carole Walberg