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Easy Bacon and Tomato Pasta
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Easy Bacon and Tomato Pasta

One of the easiest ever pasta dishes, this Easy Bacon and Tomato Pasta takes just 15 minutes and is made with just 5 ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen – perfect for ‘dinner emergencies’ and any time when you need delicious dinner in a hurry!
Course Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine British, Fusion, Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 410kcal
Author Eb Gargano

Ingredients

  • 300 g fusilli (Or any pasta shape you like! This also works well with penne, spaghetti, tagliatelle and fettucine.)
  • 300 g bacon lardons (or diced bacon)
  • 3 cloves garlic grated or crushed
  • 400 ml passata
  • 2 tablespoons basil finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Grated parmesan to serve
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to packet instructions / your own preferences. When cooked, drain, reserving some of the pasta cooking water. (See Note 1.)
  • Meanwhile, heat a non-stick frying pan over a high heat for 1 minute.
  • Place the bacon in the pan and fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden on all sides.
  • Turn the heat right down and wait 30 seconds (this is to avoid burning the garlic).
  • Add the garlic and fry for 30 seconds, stirring frequently, taking care not to let the garlic burn.
  • Add the passata, then turn the heat up to medium-high and cook for 5 minutes until reduced and thickened.
  • Add the chopped basil and black pepper, and stir well.
  • Add the drained pasta, together with a very small splash of pasta cooking water. Stir together well. (If the pasta is looking too dry at this point, you can add an extra splash of pasta cooking water – but don’t go too mad. The sauce is supposed to be quite thick and cling to the pasta.)
  • Turn off the heat and serve, scattered with more chopped fresh basil and some grated parmesan.

Notes

  1. I recommend cooking the pasta until it’s nearly but not quite your desired texture as it will cook a little bit more in the sauce.
  2. Not suitable for freezing.
  3. Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 1535mg | Potassium: 643mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 592IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 3mg