Thai Basil & Bacon Linguine

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

• Ready In: 30 mins
• 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.