Creamy Georgie’s Bacon & Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Serves: 4
Georgie’s Tip: For extra depth of flavour, add a teaspoon of tomato paste when you pour in the chopped tomatoes. It makes the sauce richer and more restaurant-worthy with zero extra effort! Try it with: A simple green salad and some crusty bread rolls to mop up that gorgeous sauce. A glass of cold juice for the kids and you’re sorted. 🙌
Ingredients:
1 pack Georgie's Wood Smoked Bacon rashers, cut into small pieces
400g Penne or fusilli pasta
1 tin (400g) Chopped tomatoes
1 Medium onion, finely diced
3 Garlic cloves, crushed
125ml Fresh cream
1 tsp Dried mixed herbs
Salt and pepper to taste
A little oil for frying
Fresh parsley or grated cheese to serve (optional)
Method:
1
Cook your pasta in a large pot of well-salted boiling water according to the packet instructions. Drain and set aside, keeping a small cup of the pasta water.
2
While the pasta cooks, heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the bacon pieces and fry until nicely golden and starting to crisp up – about 5 minutes. That smoky smell is everything! 🥓
3
Add the diced onion to the pan and cook alongside the bacon for 3–4 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and fry for another minute.
4
Pour in the tin of chopped tomatoes and the mixed herbs. Stir well and let it bubble away for about 5 minutes.
5
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cream. Season with salt and pepper. If the sauce feels too thick, add a splash of your reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
6
Add the drained pasta straight into the sauce and toss everything together until every piece is well coated.
7
Serve immediately with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or a generous handful of grated cheese on top.