Spaghetti amatriciana

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

• 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 dried spaghetti

Energy 2490kJ	Fat saturated 6.00g
Fat Total 21.00g	Carbohydrate sugars 9.00g
Carbohydrate Total 77.00g	Dietary Fibre 7.00g
Protein 21.00g	Cholesterol 30.00mg
Sodium 662.83mg

All nutrition values are per serve.

1. 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.

2. Step 2

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

3. 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.

4. Step 4

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