Bacon Tomato Sauce

Ingredients:

• 8 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 28 oz / 828 ml can crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, rosemary or oregano
• a sprinkle or two salt
• grated pepper

Instructions:

1. cook bacon over medium-high heat ... with a splash of water ...  until water evaporates ...
2. lower heat ... stir until bacon is crispy and brown ...
3. add the onion and garlic ... cook till soften ... and caramelize ...
4. add tomatoes ... add water from rinsing can ...
5. add herbs ... season with salt and pepper ...
6. simmer for 20 minutes or so...

Note:

• cook pasta in lots of boiling salted water
• strain and toss with the sauce