Lemon Pasta

• 280 g thin spaghetti
• 4 slices of bacon
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1.5 tbsp butter
• 2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1 lemon, juice and zest
• 1 tomato, chopped
• Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
• 1/4 cup pasta water

1. Cook spaghetti to package directions, - 1 minute
2. Rough dice bacon. Saute until crispy. Drain bacon on paper towels and remove fat from pan.
3. On medium-low heat, add butter to saute pan used for bacon. Add: garlic, red pepper, Italian seasoning, salt, zest and juice. Let cook together until fairly thick.
4. When pasta is 90% done, drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
5. Add water to garlic/lemon mixture and turn stove to high.
6. Add pasta, tomatoes, and basil, tossing constantly until no liquid remains.
7. Serve.