Smoky Bacon Fettucine with Oven Roasted Tomato Sauce
This dish features smoky streaky bacon and rich, roasted tomato sauce, bringing a deliciously unique flavour to classic fettuccine. Perfect for a comforting, hearty meal.
5 mins
40 mins
Ingredients
- 1 tin whole tomatoes, crushed slightly with your fingers
- 400 g fresh ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 2 red onions, cut in wedges
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed/finely grated
- pinch of chilli flakes – up to ½ tsp
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 3 sprigs fresh basil, plus ½ cup to finish
- 150 - 200g Hellers Ol smoky streaky bacon, chopped
- 400g Egg fettucine
- salt and pepper
- Place the tomatoes, onions, garlic, chilli flakes, 3 basil sprigs and olive oil in a roasting tray, and mix well.
- Sprinkle the chopped bacon on top, and place in a 200°C oven for 30 minutes.
- After 20 minutes give the sauce a stir, cook for a further 10 minutes until the sauce is bubbling, and the bacon crispy or slightly caramelised.
- At this point you can cook your fettucine in salted boiling water according to pack instructions.
- Season the sauce to taste. Depending on the tomatoes you may need a drop of vinegar or a pinch of sugar to balance the flavour
- Spoon the sauce over the cooked fettucine and top with fresh basil leaves.
Ol’ Smokey Streaky Bacon
Rich, robust, and aromatic, Hellers Ol’ Smokey streaky bacon brings bold flavour to traditional and contemporary dishes. Ideal for breakfast or adding depth to your favourite bacon recipes NZ.
250g & 800g Pack
