Tomato-Bacon Vermicelli

Submitted By: May H. Battles

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 6 ounces Vermicelli noodles, uncooked

Instructions

In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup drippings, and return to skillet. Add bacon, green onions, and garlic, cook one minute. Stir in tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer five minutes.
Cook Vermicelli according to directions; drain. Add to tomato mixture, toss to mix. Garnish as desired. Serve immediately.