Bacon, Spinach, and Tomato One-Pot Pasta

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 rashers of smoky bacon, cut into 1.5cm slices
  • 1 sliced garlic clove
  • ¼ tsp chilli flakes
  • 900ml chicken stock
  • 250g spaghetti
  • 150g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 100g spinach leaves
  • 50g parmesan, grated
  • Black pepper
  • Heat half the oil in a casserole. Fry the sliced bacon for a couple of minutes or until golden, then add the garlic, the remaining oil, and chilli, and cook for a minute more. Add the stock and bring to the boil, then add the pasta and stir well. Simmer for 10 mins.
  • When the pasta is al dente, add the tomatoes and spinach leaves. Cook for 5 mins, or until the liquid is well absorbed. Stir in the parmesan and black pepper, and serve.
30 mins
4 serving