Smoky Bacon Linguine

Good Pair Days (Roos Michels) -
  • 400g linguine
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 130g smoky bacon, sliced into matchsticks
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 chopped garlic clove
  • 2 tsp sweet smoked paprika
  • 2 x 400g tins of chopped tomatoes
  • Grated parmesan, to serve
  • Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Meanwhile, fry the bacon pieces for 4 minutes, or until just starting to crisp up. Stir in the onion, cook for 3 mins more, then add the garlic and paprika for an extra minute. Pour in the tomatoes and bubble away for 5 mins to thicken. Toss the drained linguine in with the sauce, then serve with a big heap of grated parmesan - perfect!
20 mins
4 serving