This classic Italian pasta sauce incorporates bacon for flavour and chillies for spice.

Prep Time : 0:15 | Cook Time : 0:45 | Total Time : 1:00 | Serving : 4 person.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 medium brown onion, finely chopped

• 200g short-cut bacon

• 2 long red chillies, seeded, thinly sliced

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

• 2 x 400g cans diced tomatoes

• 1 teaspoon caster sugar

• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves

• 375g spaghetti

Method

• Step 1

  Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until onion has softened. Add garlic and chilli. Cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.

• Step 2

  Add tomato paste. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add tomato, 1/2 cup cold water and sugar.

• Step 3

  Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until sauce has slightly thickened. Add oregano and basil. Season with salt and pepper.

• Step 4

  Meanwhile, cook pasta in a saucepan of boiling salted water, following packet directions until tender. Drain. Serve sauce tossed through pasta.