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betty's bacon, chili and tomato pasta sauce

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Recipe by
Betty Bramanis
@RecipesandSmallTalk
Sydney

An incredibly easy pasta sauce recipe. Simple and only takes 10 -15 minutes to make. Perfect for when you need dinner on the table fast. More or less chili can be added depended on your liking.

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yield 6 adults
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For betty's bacon, chili and tomato pasta sauce

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium sized onion, diced small
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1- 2 teaspoons dried chili flakes - use more or less depending on the heat you want
  • 1 pound (500g) good quality bacon, rind removed and diced
  • 1 large jar passata (tomato sauce for north america - 24 fl oz/720 ml)
  • 1 tin crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2/3 cup water
  • cooked pasta to serve - your choice

How To Make betty's bacon, chili and tomato pasta sauce

  • 1
    In a large skillet/frying pan, heat the butter. Add the onions and cook until translucent (about 3-4 minutes). Add the bacon, garlic and chili flakes. Continue to cook and fry until fragrant (about 3 minutes)
  • 2
    Add the remaining ingredients (use the water to "swish" around the passata/tomato sauce and canned tomato jars/tins to get everthing out).
  • 3
    Once at a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for a further 5-7 minutes. Serve over prepared hot pasta.
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