Adam Liaw’s easy bacon penne

Easy bacon penne.William MeppemeasyTime:30 mins - 1 hourServes:4Midweek dinnerPastaTomatoBacon, ham & prosciuttoContemporaryPasta dishMain courseQuick & easyFamily mealsKid-friendlyThis simple bacon sauce is ready in the same amount of time as it takes to cook the pasta.

Heat a small saucepan over medium heat and add the oil, then the bacon, and fry for a few minutes. Add the onion and garlic and fry for 2-3 minutes more, then add the passata, tomato sauce and mixed herbs. Cover and allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Read the packet instructions, then cook the pasta for 2 minutes less than the time printed on the packet. The pasta will be “done” while still quite firm, as you want to finish cooking the pasta in the sauce.

Reserve about ½ a cup of the pasta water then drain the pasta. Combine the pasta, sauce, butter, parsley and pasta water, season with a little salt and stir over medium heat until it thickens to a sauce that coats the pasta. Transfer to a serving plate and finish with parmesan and black pepper.

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