SPAGHETTI WITH SPICY TOMATO, BACON AND MUSHROOM SAUCE

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This version of the classic Italian recipe, spaghetti Amatriciana is a perfect example of fast food as it should be - whilst the pasta cooks the sauce is prepared all ready to eat in less than 30 mins! What's more any leftovers could be served cold the next day as a pasta salad in a packed lunch box.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 ounces smoked streaky bacon, sliced
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, with garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (according to taste)
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 pinch sugar
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling salted water for 10 mins or according to packet instructions.
  • Meanwhile, heat a non-stick frying pan and when hot, add the oil and bacon, then sauté for 3-4 mins, then add the mushrooms and cook for 5 mins or until the bacon and mushrooms are golden.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and chili and simmer over a high heat for 3-4 mins or until the sauce has reduced. Remove from the heat, stir in the sugar and season to taste.
  • Drain the spaghetti in a colander and return to the pan, add the spaghetti to the sauce and toss well to mix. Finally add the parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.4, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 39, Sodium 832.5, Carbohydrate 70.3, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 5.1, Protein 27

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