Pasta & Sauce

The name of this recipe is a little deceiving. While it does include tomatoes it's not your traditional red sauce with pasta. I got this recipe from my mother and it is perfect for the end of Winter or the early days of Spring.

Ingredients:

• 6 slices of bacon diced
• 1 pkg of sliced mushrooms
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 lg can of diced tomatoes
• 1 jar of Alfredo sauce
• 1 pound of pasta
• salt/ pepper
• frozen peas (optional)

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Saute bacon until fat is rendered.
3. Add onions, garlic, and mushroom and saute until onions are soft.
4. Add salt & pepper to taste.
5. Stir in tomatoes* and simmer 5-8 minute.
6. Stir in Alfredo sauce and add cooked pasta to sauce, blend well

* Optional- add frozen peas when the tomatoes are added