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Meat mains
Orrechiette with spicy tomato and bacon sauce
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 150g bacon lardons
- 400g tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp dried chilli flakes
- 150ml red wine
- 400g orrechiette pasta (or other pasta)
- small handful fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 100g Parmesan, grated or shaved
- salt and pepper
Method
Prep time:
10 min
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Cooking time:
20 min
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Step 1
Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the onion, garlic and bacon and fry for 5 minutes -
Step 2
Add the tomatoes, chillies and red wine. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly. -
Step 3
Meanwhile cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Drain and mix with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve tossed with the parsley, if using, and sprinkled with Parmesan.