Penne alla Renata

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 500 g penne, e.g. Regate
• 800 g tomatoes, peeled and diced (from the can)
• 200 g cream or panna da cucina
• 200 g bacon, diced
• ½ onion(s), diced
• 5 tsp capers, with liquid from the jar
• 2 tbsp olive oil, for frying
• 1 tsp basil, dried, grated
• salt and pepper
• Chili pepper(s), dried, ground to taste
• Parmesan

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 20 minutes

Brown the bacon in olive oil and remove from the pan. Sauté the onions in the remaining fat until translucent. Pour in the tomatoes and panna da cucina and simmer. Finally, add the bacon and capers, season with chili, basil, salt, and pepper. Fold in the cooked pasta and serve. Don’t forget the Parmesan cheese!