Name: Aubergine, Chilli & Bacon Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 200g pasta; 2 aubergines, diced; 4 slices of bacon, diced; 2 red chillies, thinly sliced; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 400g can of chopped tomatoes; 1 tsp dried oregano; Salt and pepper to taste; Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Aubergine, Chilli & Bacon Pasta Recipe

Marguerite Cruz Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Aubergine, Chilli & Bacon Pasta

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

200g pasta
2 aubergines, diced
4 slices of bacon, diced
2 red chillies, thinly sliced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
400g can of chopped tomatoes
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package instructions, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large frying pan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add the diced aubergines and cook until golden brown and softened.
Add the sliced chillies and minced garlic to the pan and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Pour in the chopped tomatoes and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the cooked pasta and crispy bacon to the sauce. Toss until well coated and heated through.
Serve the pasta with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.