1/4 pkg. (8.8 oz)

spaghettini

1/4 pkg. (125g)

6

slices bacon, chopped

6

1

clove garlic, minced

1

2

green onions, sliced

2

2

tomatoes, chopped

2

½ cup

green pepper, chopped (optional)

125mL

1 Tbsp.

fresh basil, chopped
(or 1 tsp. dried basil, 5mL)

15mL

Cook spaghettini according to directions. In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp and drain on paper towels. Reserve one or two tablespoons (15 to 30mL) bacon drippings in skillet. Add garlic and green onions and cook one minute. Stir in tomatoes, green pepper (if desired) and basil and simmer five minutes until tomatoes are softened and saucy. Add to spaghettini and toss to mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Makes two servings.

Submitted by:
Melody David
Ogema, Saskatchewan