Creamy Bacon & Tomato Pasta

February 21, 2023 PTDE 0 Comments

Pasta is GREAT. Why? Because it’s so versatile.

There are a thousand and one pasta recipes, it goes with tomato, cream, veggies and it works wonders with any number of sauces, it can be sautéed or baked, it can be eaten warm or as a cold salad… It’s even delicious simply boiled and drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkled with salt.

And this creamy, tomato-ey, bacon filled pasta is no exception. Delicious!

Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 diced white onion
  • 1 tbsp fresh garlic
  • 3 tbsp Sofrito paste
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes – halved
  • 1/2 tin Italian tomato mix
  • 180g vegan bacon of choice – pan fried until cooked
  • 1 can coconut cream
  • Cooked pasta of choice

Method:

Add your onions to a frying pan with your oil of choice. Fry over medium heat until the onions are glossy. Add in the garlic and fry until fragrant – around 2 minutes. Add in the Sofrito paste and mix well. Add in the cherry tomatoes and fry until cooked & soft. Around 5-10 minutes. Add in the tinned tomato and bring to the boil. Stir through the cooked bacon and let simmer for a few minutes. Turn off the heat and add in the coconut cream. Mix well. Serve immediately over freshly cooked pasta and add fresh herbs.

ENJOY!