Suvir Saran's Penne with Popped Tomatoes and Bacon

Course Main Dishes Prep Time 30m Total Time 30m

Ingredients in this Recipe

1 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes, halved if large
1 large red onion, quartered and sliced crosswise
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus 1 teaspoon
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh basil
1/2 pound slab bacon cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese for serving
One 14.5 ounce box whole grain/wholemeal, multigrain, or nutrient enriched penne pasta

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