Penne Allarabiata

This is a recipe I used alot as a poor student. The bacon was a reasonably cheap alternative to beef, which was really all I could afford. This reheats well too. This is traditionally a spicy dish but you can adjust the heat as per your tastebuds and who you are cooking for.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  can  crushed or pureed tomatoes
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  fresh green chili
• 1  onion, diced
• 2 -3  cloves garlic, minced
• 5  slices bacon, chopped into small pieces
• 1  tablespoon dried basil
• 2  teaspoons dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried rosemary
•  salt and pepper
•  cayenne pepper or  Tabasco sauce
•  penne, enough for 4 people

Directions

1. Put Penne on to boil with salt and olive oil in water.
2. In a decent, large frying pan, heat oil.
3. Add onions and bacon.
4. Cook over high heat.
5. When onions and bacon have softened a little, reduce heat and add garlic and chilli Cook until onions are very soft and bacon is cooked.
6. Add to frying pan, tomatoes, basil, oregano and rosemary.
7. Let simmer for about 5 minutes, you may need to add water if sauce is looking scant.
8. Taste and add salt, pepper and cayenne.
9. Chillis vary in temperature so you may need no extra heat or some.
10. Let sauce simmer for about 10 more minutes to allow flavours to mingle.
11. Drain pasta and stir into sauce before serving.
12. Excellent with fresh parsley and parmesan.