Thai Basil & Bacon Linguine

Submitted by BonusMeals

"A random quick dinner based on what happened to be in the fridge that got lots of thumbs up around the table."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 red onion (finely chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
• 30 g Thai basil (chopped)
• 6 sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
• 4 ounces smoked bacon (finely chopped â or substitute with parma ham)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 ounces parmesan cheese (grated)
• 14 ounces linguine (dried)
• seasoning

directions

1. Put a large pan of salted water on to boil for the Linguine.
2. Gently fry the onion, garlic, sweet basil, sun dried tomatoes and bacon in the oil for 5 minutes (or until the onions are translucent, but not yet browning – adding seasoning to taste).
3. Add the Linguine to the water and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add half the grated parmesan to the fried ingredients.
5. Strain the pasta & serve, sprinkling with the remaining parmesan.