Meat Recipes

CANADIAN BACON AND ONIONS

A very hearty pasta dish that gets its pizzazz from the smoky flavor of Canadian bacon. Serve this on a cold winter day!

INGREDIENTS
1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil
4 medium onions, chopped
8 ounces (230g) Canadian bacon, cut into 1/2" (1.5cm) cubes
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups (985g) canned tomatoes
1/2 cup (120mL) red wine
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 pound (455g) spaghetti, uncooked
1/2 cup (60g) Parmesan cheese, grated

SERVES 6

1. Heat olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan. Brown onion in olive oil until light brown.

2. Add garlic and canadian bacon and sauté for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and wine and cook, partially covered for about 30 minutes.

3. Meanwhile cook pasta in rapidly boiling water until al dente. Drain, and transfer to a serving bowl.

4. Season sauce generously with freshly ground pepper and pour over spaghetti.

5. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese

NUTRITION FACTS
Calories: 466
Total Fat: 8g
% Calories from fat: 16%
Protein: 23g
Carbohydrate: 72g
Cholesterol: 24mg
Sodium: 915mg