Put down the plain pasta and bring the flavour with this yummy bacon and tomato recipe. The rich saltiness of the bacon combined with the sweetness of the tomato is a match made in culinary heaven.

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Loosely based on the Italian Amatriciana pasta recipe, this is one I make all the time for my kids. There’s hardly any preparation involved, which makes it a great recipe to rely on for a midweek dinner when you’re short on time.

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Perk up your Pasta with this Yummy Bacon and Tomato Recipe

Ingredients

• 250g bacon bits
• 1 tin of chopped tomatoes
• Basil leaves
• Salt and pepper
• 1 packet of pasta, e.g. shells or penne
• Parmesan, grated

Method

• Gently fry the bacon bits until they are starting to brown.
• Add the tin of tomatoes and a few basil leaves, bring to the boil then simmer for 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, start the pasta water.
• Cook the pasta according to the instructions.
• Drain the pasta and add to your bacon and tomato sauce.
• Serve with grated parmesan and a green salad.

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