Instructions

  1. Cooked bacon till crisp, draining and discard grease. Crumble and place in crock-pot with remaining ingredients except for salt, pepper, pasta, cheese, butter and basil.
  2. Mix everything together so ingredients are all incorporated.
  3. Cook on low for 4-6 hours. Stir when you can.
  4. Before serving adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and add additional Italian seasonings to your taste to refresh the herbiness. ;) Add butter and fresh basil and mix in for extra richness and freshness.
  5. Plate pasta and pour sauce over it then top with cheese and pepper flakes.