Creamy tomato pasta with bacon breadcrumbs

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    472 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Creamy tomato pasta with bacon breadcrumbs

Creamy tomato pasta is always a good idea but add crunchy, smoky bacon breadcrumbs and you take it to a whole new level of awesome.

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Ingredients

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For the bacon breadcrumbs

  • 5 trips Bacon
  • 4 lices ciabatta bread
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp chili flakes
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated

For the creamy tomato pasta

  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 garlic crushed, cloves
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup cream
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 500 g (1lb) spaghetti + reserve ½ cup cooking water

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F.
  2. Cube the ciabatta and place in a sheet pan. Add strips of bacon then drizzle with a little olive oil and season with oregano and chilli flakes.
  3. Place in the oven and allow to cook for 15-20 minutes until the bread and bacon are crisp.
  4. Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature then transfer to a food processor.
  5. Pulse until the bread and bacon are broken up into crumbs. Transfer to a bowl and add finely grated Parmesan. 
  6. In a saucepan sauté the onion and garlic in a splash of olive oil until soft and fragrant.
  7. Add the oregano and cook for another 20-30 seconds before pouring in the tomatoes and tomato paste.
  8. Bring to a simmer then pour in the cream and season to taste. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes. 
  9. Add cooked pasta and a splash of the pasta's cooking water and toss well.
  10. Serve with a generous spoonful of bacon breadcrumbs and fresh basil.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 472kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 75g (25%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 37mg (12%) Sodium 418mg (17%) Potassium 540mg (11%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 810IU (16%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 198mg (20%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 472 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 472kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 75g 25%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 418mg 17%
Potassium 540mg 11%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 810IU 16%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 198mg 20%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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