Serves 2

What you need:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 200g smoked streaky bacon, chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried mixed italian herbs
• ¼ tsp chilli flakes, or to taste
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 200ml vegetable stock made with 1 Oxo Vegetable Cube
• 400g tin of chopped tomatoes
• Salt to season
• 200g dried penne, or other dried pasta of your choice
• grated cheese & freshly ground black pepper to serve
• 2 pans

How to make it:

Hints and tips:

• Chilli flakes are hot – start with just a pinch of chilli flakes if you don’t like it too spicy!
• Vary the ingredients according to what you have leftover in your fridge so try making it veggie with any vegetables you have in the fridge such as mushrooms, peppers and courgettes and use your favourite herbs. This recipe is very adaptable according to what is in your cupboard!