Spaghetti With Spicy Tomato, Bacon and Mushroom Sauce |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This version of the classic Italian recipe, spaghetti Amatriciana is a perfect example of fast food as it should be - whilst the pasta cooks the sauce is prepared all ready to eat in less than 30 mins! What's more any leftovers could be served cold the next day as a pasta salad in a packed lunch box. Ingredients:
12 ounces spaghetti |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
5 ounces smoked streaky bacon, sliced |
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced |
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, with garlic |
1/2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (according to taste) |
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped |
1 pinch sugar |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling salted water for 10 mins or according to packet instructions.
2. Meanwhile, heat a non-stick frying pan and when hot, add the oil and bacon, then sauté for 3-4 mins, then add the mushrooms and cook for 5 mins or until the bacon and mushrooms are golden.
3. Add the chopped tomatoes and chili and simmer over a high heat for 3-4 mins or until the sauce has reduced. Remove from the heat, stir in the sugar and season to taste.
4. Drain the spaghetti in a colander and return to the pan, add the spaghetti to the sauce and toss well to mix. Finally add the parsley and serve.
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