Spaghetti with Bacon and Paprika Sauce

  • 400g wholemeal spaghetti
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 150g smoked streaky bacon, sliced into matchsticks
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 chopped garlic clove
  • 2 tsp sweet smoked paprika
  • 2 x 400g tins of chopped tomatoes with herbs
  • Grated parmesan, to serve
  • Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the bacon for 4 mins, then stir in the onion and cook for 4 mins more. Add the garlic and paprika, and cook for another minute.
  • Pour the tomatoes into the pan with the bacon and bubble for 5 mins to thicken, stirring regularly. Add the drained spaghetti to the sauce, toss together and season well, then serve with lots of grated parmesan.
20 mins
4 serving