Tomato Pasta Bake with Beechwood Smoked Back Rashers

This simple Bacon Recipe is great for mid-week family suppers.

Serves: 4

490kcal Per Serving

Smoked Rashers with Atlantic Sea Salt

Ingredients

1 medium onion, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
2 tins of chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons of tomato puree
1 tablespoon of brown sugar
1 vegetable stock pot
1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
1 packet of Beechwood Smoked Back Rashers, sliced into thick strips
Salt and black pepper
250g pasta
40g of baby spinach
100g of grated mozzarella

Method

Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add bacon strips and cook until golden brown. Add diced onion, carrot, garlic, and fry for a couple of minutes to soften.

Add tomatoes, tomato puree, stock pot, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer reduce the heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes. If the sauce becomes too thick add a little bit of water.

Taste the sauce and add more seasoning if needed.

Cook pasta following the instructions on the pack.

Combine the sauce with the pasta and spinach until all mixed well.

Add to an ovenproof dish, top with the cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese on top is melted and lightly golden.

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