Tomato Bacon Pasta
- 250g Pasta
- Stir! It up Italian Tomato Sauce 100g
- 2 TBS Olive Oil
- 2 cup (500ml) water
- 1 cup (250ml) cream
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
- Bacon (200g) - chopped
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese
- Salt & Pepper
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Prepare 1 package of pasta according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and reserve 1 cup of pasta water
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Hydrate the pasta sauce as per instructions.
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Heat 1 TBS oil in a saucepan and braai bacon until crispy Remove excess oil
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Add hydrated sauce and cream to the bacon. Stir it up.
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Add the drained pasta to the Tomato Sauce & bacon mixture.
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Add the reserved cup of pasta water, Olive Oil and Parmesan
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Stir to combine until the cheese has melted into the pasta.
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Serve with fresh basil and extra Parmesan.
Chef's tip: Any pasta can be used for this recipe. Olives and roasted veggies are great add-ons