Aubergine, Chilli & Bacon Pasta
This delicious pasta recipe combines smoked streaky bacon with aubergine in a rich and flavorful tomato sauce. The smoky bacon adds depth to the dish, while the aubergine brings a wonderful texture. Tossed with pasta and finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan, this dish is sure to become a new family favorite.
— Constant Cookbook
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)
Instructions
- 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.
Cook Time
25M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 437 calories
- Fat Content: 15 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 4 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 63 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 9 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 6 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 17 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.23 milligram of sodium
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