Spaghetti Topped With Crispy Bacon And Breadcrumbs Recipe

Name: Spaghetti Topped With Crispy Bacon And Breadcrumbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 60 ml extra virgin olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon caster sugar; 800 g canned tomatoes; 1 (500 g) packet spaghetti; 250 g bacon, rind removed; 1 1/2 cups homemade breadcrumbs, made from day old bread; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated,to taste; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

60 ml extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon caster sugar
800 g canned tomatoes
1 (500 g) packet spaghetti
250 g bacon, rind removed
1 1/2 cups homemade breadcrumbs, made from day old bread
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated,to taste
salt and pepper

1
Heat 2 T of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add onions and sugar and cook until onions just start to colour.
3
Add tomatoes breaking them up with a fork.
4
Season with salt and pepper, turn heat to low and leave to simmer for about 1 hour or until reduced to a thick sauce.
5
Cook spaghetti in rapidly boiling water, drain.
6
While the spaghetti is boiling grill (broil) the bacon until crisp, then crumble.
7
Fry the breadcrumbs in the remaining oil until golden and then drain well.
8
Toss the cooked spaghetti with the sauce in a large bowl, sprinkle with nutmeg and add the bacon, breadcrumbs and parmesan.
9
Serve with your favourite glass of Aussie Red!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 60 ml extra virgin olive oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 teaspoon caster sugar, 800 g canned tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti Topped With Crispy Bacon And Breadcrumbs falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Spaghetti Topped With Crispy Bacon And Breadcrumbs

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