Spicy Fresh Tomato Pasta

1/2lb bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
4 cloves of garlic
8oz of whole wheat penne
1.5lbs plum tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
12 basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook pasta according to al dente instructions.  In a 12 inch skillet on medium high heat, cook chopped bacon until crisp.  Meanwhile in a food processor, pulse onion and garlic until finely chopped.  Add this mixture to skillet with bacon and cook 5 minutes or until soft, stir occasionally.  Pulse 1.5lbs plum tomatoes until roughly chopped.  Add to skillet.  Season with red pepper, salt, and pepper.  Stir and cook until well combined and heated through.  Drain cooked pasta and top with tomato bacon sauce.  Dress with basil leaves and parmesan cheese.