Bacon Margherita Pasta

This is just a quick pasta recipe that you'll surely enjoy.
This afternoon, I made it for my honey and he enjoyed it but
still asking for more. It's so easy to prepare that I did not
hesitate to head into the kitchen and do it once more!
I hope you'll like it too. Sorry I forgot to take pictures.
I bet it's gonna be one of hunny's favorite so
next time I'll be posting pics here. I named it Bacon Margherita Pasta
since it's an italian pasta recipe with the 3 colors representing its flag.

Bacon Margherita Pasta

Bacon cut into Strips
Basil (fresh or dried)
tomatoes (cherry or regular) 2
garlic 4 cloves minced
250 grams macaroni
extra virgin olive oil
spanish paprika
parmesan or cheddar cheese
salt and pepper

1. cook macaroni pasta as instructed in package. set aside
2. in a wok, put 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3. add in the bacon
4. saute the garlic and tomatoes for about a minute, do not let the garlic turn into brown.
5. toss pasta into the wok and sprinkle with basil, paprika, salt and peper to taste.
6. serve with grated parmesan.

You can add some chili flakes if you wish for more enticing hot taste.

Simple 5-Ingredient Dinners: Fake-and-Bake "Fried" Chicken

For Mommies like me. It's always nice to find great recipes that will not take you much time to prepare. If you are always on the go or you have kids, you should learn alot of quick and easy cooking recipes. Not all quick recipes attract the palates of the children so make sure it's inviting, not only delicious but also healthy food.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 3 1/2- to 4-pound chicken, cut up and skin removed
• 1 cup ranch dressing
• 2 cups instant potato flakes

Preparation

Heat oven to 450º F. Coat a baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray. Lightly brush the chicken pieces with the dressing, then roll in the potato flakes. Arrange on the baking sheet and place in oven. Turn down oven to 350º F and bake 25 minutes or until the juices run clear when the chicken is pierced with a fork.

Simple 5-Ingredient Dinners: Fake-and-Bake "Fried" Chicken