AUBERGINE, CHILLI & BACON PASTA

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Bring Mediterranean sunshine to your table throughout the year with this superhealthy pasta dish that's easy on the wallet

Provided by Good Food team

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 large aubergine , cut into small cubes
6 rashers smoked streaky bacon , roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1 red chilli , finely chopped
2 x 400g/14oz cans chopped tomatoes
300g pasta (we used fusilli)
grated parmesan , to serve (optional)

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the aubergine and cook for 8 mins until soft. Add the bacon and fry until cooked through, adding the garlic and chilli for the final min. Tip in the tomatoes, increase the heat and cook for 10 mins until thickened, stirring regularly.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta. Drain well, then stir through the sauce. Serve with a scattering of Parmesan, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 63 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, Sodium 1.23 milligram of sodium