Name: Spicy bacon and pepper pasta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 1
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 rashers streaky bacon, chopped; 1 red pepper, chopped; ¼ leek, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; pinch chilli flakes; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 150g/5½oz fresh pasta, cooked according to packet instructions; handful basil, chopped

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Spicy bacon and pepper pasta

3 ratings

Preparation time

less than 30 mins

Cooking time

10 to 30 mins

Serves

Serves 1

By James Tanner

From Ready Steady Cook

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Preparation time

less than 30 mins

Cooking time

10 to 30 mins

Serves

Serves 1

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
3 rashers streaky bacon, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
¼ leek, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
pinch chilli flakes
salt and freshly ground black pepper
150g/5½oz fresh pasta, cooked according to packet instructions
handful basil, chopped

Method

Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the bacon and fry for 2-3 minutes.
Add the red pepper, leek, garlic and chilli flakes and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook gently for 3-4 minutes, then add a splash of boiling water and stir well.
Stir in the cooked pasta and basil and immediately pour into a bowl and serve.

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Spicy bacon and pepper pasta

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