It was hard to name this dish. Sometimes the names of some dishes just don’t do justice to the food. Like this one for instance. I mean what is it really. Spaghetti with Bacon and Tomato? Home made Tomato Sauce with Bacon and Spaghetti? Let’s break it down…
This meal is a pasta lover’s fantasy. A plate of spaghetti, smothered in a homemade tomato, garlic and chilli sauce; topped with crispy bacon and loads of grated parmesan. You literally cannot help but slurp up all the fresh goodness and I even ended up licking my plate. Yes. I do that sometimes…
It is such a great recipe to try out when you need to feed a crowd. Yes, and you can add meat for the carnivores in the house. Grilled chicken or even flash fried beef strips would be perfect to add a little extra buff.
This recipe can serve 4 adults, but, I would just make extra and be left with the most flavoursome leftovers for the next day. Nothing like pasta for breakfast! Enjoy!
| Prep Time | 10 min |
| Cook Time | 20 min |
| Servings | people |
- 400 gr spaghetti cooked
- 250 gr bacon diced
- 15 ml olive oil
- 2 bird eye chili finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 tins chopped and peeled tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried sweet basil
- 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
- salt and black pepper to season
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan to serve
Ingredients
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- Cut the bacon into small bits, add to a saucepan and cook until crispy. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium size pot, sauté the garlic and chilli, add the tinned tomatoes, stir and add dried herbs, salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes.
- To serve, you can add the sauce to the cooked spaghetti; give it a good mix, plate and top with bacon, parmesan, more seasoning and fresh herbs.
