Recipe information
Yield
Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook until just a tad mushy (as opposed to al dente). Drain, reserving the pasta water, and transfer the pasta to a large serving dish.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a saucepan. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and half-and-half and bring to a gentle boil. Add the cheeses, stirring until they’re thoroughly melted. Transfer the mixture to a blender and carefully purée. Pour the cheese mixture over the pasta and stir to blend. If the pasta and cheese mixture seems too dry, add a little of the reserved pasta water. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with the bacon, basil, and tomatoes, and serve.
