Creamy Chilli, Bacon and Tomato Spaghetti

A quick pasta dish featuring smoked bacon and a spicy tomato cream sauce, providing a satisfying and affordable family meal.

Dinner Quick Bacon Pasta Spicy Budget Friendly

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

546.1

kcal / serving

2184.4 kcal total

Carbs

54.4g

per serving

217.6 g total

Fat

29.7g

per serving

118.8 g total

Protein

15.3g

per serving

61.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces

Tomato Purée

Dairy

100

Double Cream

GrainsCereals

300

Dried Spaghetti

Meat

piece

Smoked Streaky Bacon

cut into 2cm wide strips

NutsSeeds

clove

Garlic

thinly sliced

tsp

Chilli Flakes

dried

tsp

Oregano

dried

Salt

to taste

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

OilsFats

Olive Oil

mild

Vegetables

piece

Onion

medium, thinly sliced

400

Chopped Tomatoes

tinned

Method

Fill a large saucepan halfway with water and bring it to a boil.

Heat olive oil in a non-stick frying pan and sauté onion and bacon for 6 minutes.

Add garlic to the pan and fry for one additional minute.

Add spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions.

Stir chilli, tomatoes, purée, oregano, and 250ml water into the bacon mixture.

Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes until thickened and season with salt and pepper.

Stir the double cream into the sauce and return it to a gentle simmer.

Drain the pasta and combine it with the creamy tomato sauce until coated.

Serve the spaghetti divided among four warmed bowls.