Dominican Bacon & Salami Pasta Recipe

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

salami

🥗Healthier: lean turkey salami

💰Cheaper: pepperoni

Turkey salami is lower in calories, while pepperoni is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in sliced salami and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Pour in tomato sauce and stir to combine; simmer for 5 minutes.

Season with oregano, bay leaf, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Mix in the cooked spaghetti and toss to coat evenly.

Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley and cheese before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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