A Spaghetti BLT From Frances Mayes - Appetito

Ingredients

• 12 ounces spaghetti
• 10 ounces bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• Generous grind of black pepper
• 1 to 1-1/4 pounds tomatoes, cut into ¾ to 1-inch chunks
• 3 lightly packed cups, about 2 ounces arugula
• Finely shredded Asiago (to taste)