Smoky Bacon Tomato Pasta - Serving Dumplings

Ingredients

• 7 ounces pasta (shells or orecchiette)
• 7 ounces smoked bacon bits
• 9 ounces cherry tomatoes
• 2 ounces grated Parmesan (more for serving)
• 2 1/2 ounces tomato paste
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• red chili flakes (for serving)
• toasted pine nuts (for serving)