Brighten your day with yet another stunning pasta dish. There are so many flavours you can try, and this creamy tomato and bacon combo is a standout among them. Add some crunch with a garlicky pangrattato for a meal we can’t get enough of.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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1
carrot
1
leek
2
garlic
½ packet
panko breadcrumbs
1 packet
orecchiette
2 packet
diced bacon
1 sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1 packet
Diced Tomatoes with Garlic & Onion
½ packet
cream
1 sachet
vegetable stock powder
olive oil
½ tsp
brown sugar
• Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to the boil. • Grate carrot. Thinly slice leek. Finely chop garlic. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook panko breadcrumbs (see ingredients) and garlic, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and just toasted, 3-4 minutes. Season to taste. Transfer to a small bowl.
Little cooks: Older kids can help grate the carrot under adult supervision.
• Cook orecchiette in the boiling water, over high heat, until 'al dente', 8 minutes. • Reserve some pasta water (3/4 cup for 2 people / 11/2 cups for 4 people), then drain orecchiette and return to the pan. Drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking.
• While the pasta is cooking, return the frying pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add diced bacon and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until golden, 3-4 minutes (cook in batches if your pan is getting crowded). • Add leek and carrot, stirring, until softened, 4-5 minutes. • Add garlic & herb seasoning, crushed & sieved tomatoes and the brown sugar, and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
• Add cooked orecchiette to the sauce and stir to combine. Season to taste. • Divide creamy bacon and tomato orecchiette between bowls. Top with garlic pangrattato. Enjoy!
TIP: Add a splash of extra pasta water if the sauce looks too dry.