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heat the oil in a pan and then add the mnce.
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once browned add the onion and keep stirring for a few minutes.
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Also add the bacon.
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once the onions are starting to cook through add the sauce again continue to stir stop it sticking to the bottom of the pan.
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at this point you can add more of the ingredience.
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At this point i usually add the mushrooms, peppers ( roughly sliced.
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your looking for chunky peppers not thinly sliced.).
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Again stir this fr a few mins you will probably notice that the mixture is getting a little thick.
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next add the passata i usually use 2 500g cartons tinned toms work for this aswell its just about adding some liquid to make it easier to cook.
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Also add the sweetcorn now and keep stirring.
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finally add the sundried toms to the mix again this is down to preferance i try to use ones from our local tesci deli find the jars a little big for the job but it really is down to personal taste.
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At this point i add the garlic ( crushed ) and the italian seasoning.
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leave this to cook now till it thickens up a little you dont want it to runny as it wont combine properly with the pasta and you will just have a big mess in a dish.
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While this is going on cook some pasta in a saucepan again this is your choice personally i prefer big chunky pasta as it mixes with the dish better and gives it a better texture.
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cook for about 10 to 12 mins till soft and then drain off ready.
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Once the mix as thickened drain the pasta off and add to the saucepan.
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mix it thoughly so all the pasta is covered with the sauce.
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add this to a oven proof dish a pie dish or square dish is fine.
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leave a gap at the top couple of millimetres just so there is enough room for the cheese without it over flowing.
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Finally grate some cheese on the top i tend to go with less is more idea as you dont want to drown the dish in cheese but again its your perferance as to how much cheese you add.
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Bake in the oven on a medium heat about 180 should do it as all your doing is elting the cheese and giving it a golden look.
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once done take out and serve.
