This linguine dish is so good it would be great for a family meal or perfect for company.  And it will be ready in 30 minutes!

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Quick Spicy Tomato and Bacon Linguine

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings 6

Ingredients

• 1/3 pound thick-sliced bacon chopped
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 1/2 cup sweet onions roughly chopped
• 6 medium tomatoes roughly chopped
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tsp dried basil
• parmesan cheese
• 1 pound fresh linguine cooked

Instructions

• Sauté bacon until almost crisp.    
  
• Remove bacon and drain on a paper towel.
• Leave 2 Tbsp bacon drippings in pan and add olive oil, water, and onions. Sauté for 3 minutes.
• To pan, add tomatoes, wine, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and bacon.  Sauté for 3 minutes.
• Finally, add basil and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Serve over pasta with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

This healthy and colorful side dish will be on your table in minutes!

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Squash Sauté

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 1 zucchini sliced in thin strips
• 1 yellow squash sliced in thin strips
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1/4 cup minced dill
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and fresh ground pepper

Instructions

• Place about 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat.  
• Add onion and garlic and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes.  
• Add zucchini and squash and sauté for several minutes (adding more oil if needed).
•  Top with dill and salt & pepper.

Serves 3-4 people