angel hair pasta (you could also use spaghetti or spaghettini) boiled al dente • (or so) can tomatoes, with the liquid (whole or chopped is fine) • bacon, sliced into 1/2" strips • parsley, chopped • dried basil • a medium onion, very thinly sliced • garlic, finely chopped or thinly sliced • olive oil (or whatever cooking oil you have on hand) • kosher salt to start • black pepper