Ingredients
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2 cups tomato sauce (Prego basil and garlic is good)
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6 leaves basil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
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fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
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1 dash salt (to taste)
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3 slices vegetarian bacon (I like smart bacon or tempeh strips)
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4 ounces pasta shells (or any other pasta you prefer)
Instructions
- In a small sauce pan over low heat, add the tomato sauce, basil, garlic, crushed red peppers, and black pepper.
- Let simmer 10-15 minute.
- Fry the soy bacon for a few minutes in a small skillet.
- Chop it into small pieces.
- Add to sauce.
- Leaving the sauce on low to get nice and thick, cook the pasta according to directions.
- Drain the pasta.
- Taste-test the sauce and add salt or pepper to taste.
- Toss pasta and sauce.
- Enjoy!