Pasta Carbonara

Somewhere in the past, I remember an old-school dish called Carbonara.  Maybe it was Spaghetti Carbonara.  I'm not sure.  Anyway, last night all my dinner plans were ruined because whatever I had taken out of the freezer was not thawed.  No wonder I hate using that thing.  So I had to make dinner up from whatever I could find, and I saw some bacon and pasta.  This is what I call Pasta Carbonara, though I'm pretty sure it's not the real thing.  All I can say is, it was good.  BTW, husband says this would also be good with some shrimp added.  Once in a while, he's right.

Pasta Carbonara Recipe

• 1 LB box large tubular pasta – or Penne


• 1/2 LB bacon, chopped


• Olive Oil


• 1 medium onion, sliced


• 1 large garlic clove, sliced


• Wine (or vermouth), about 1/2 cup


• 1 jar red spaghetti sauce – 32 oz.


• Salt & pepper


• 2-3" block sharp Provolone cheese, grated (or whatever you have)

Boil pasta.  Cook bacon just under crisp.  Drain.  Wipe pan and add olive oil.  Sauté onion and garlic.  Add wine.  Stir and cook about 3 minutes.  Add red sauce.  Add drained pasta.  Season with salt and pepper.  Stir in cheese.  Good.