Sweet, Spicy Cherry Tomato Pasta Recipe

Name: Sweet, Spicy Cherry Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 olive oil x tbsp; 2 shallots chopped finely; 4 cloves garlic chopped finely; 2 red chili 's chopped finely; 2/3 pound bacon chopped into small cubes; 3 13/16 cups cherry tomatoes cut in half; 1 tomato x ripe, chopped finely; 2 tomato puree x tsp of; 1 lemon; 2 honey x tbsp; balsamic vinegar A dash of good quality, optional; parsley A handful of flat, chopped finely; salt; freshly ground black pepper; shaved Parmesan; fresh basil leaves

Servings: persons

2 olive oil x tbsp
2 shallots chopped finely
4 cloves garlic chopped finely
2 red chili 's chopped finely
2/3 pound bacon chopped into small cubes
3 13/16 cups cherry tomatoes cut in half
1 tomato x ripe, chopped finely
2 tomato puree x tsp of
1 lemon
2 honey x tbsp
balsamic vinegar A dash of good quality, optional
parsley A handful of flat, chopped finely
salt
freshly ground black pepper
shaved Parmesan
fresh basil leaves

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1.Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan.
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2.Set your spaghetti on to cook as per instructions on the packet.
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3.Add the shallots, garlic, chili to the hot oil in the frying pan and cook for just under a minute, add the bacon and cook for about two minutes or until it is cooked through.
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4.De-glaze with half of the lemon juice, stir through.
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5.Add the tomatoes, tomato puree, honey and a little salt (not too much as the bacon might be salty) and some pepper. Cook on a medium heat, letting everything simmer gently.
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6.Take about 4 to 6 tbsps of the water in which your pasta is cooking and add it to the sauce, stir through and cook until the tomatoes soften, this should take just over five minutes.
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7.Check for seasoning, add the rest of the lemon juice, the parsley. Add the balsamic vinegar if you think the sauce needs it or adjust the flavour in any other way. At this stage if I want more spice, I tend to add a few flakes of dried chili.
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8.Add the pasta when it is ready. I like to do this straight from the pan in which it is cooking by dragging it into the sauce with some tongs. This sauce can be a bit dry and can benefit from the extra moisture.
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9.Dress with the parmesan, basil and olive oil before serving.

1069

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 olive oil x tbsp, 2 shallots chopped finely, 4 cloves garlic chopped finely, 2 red chili 's chopped finely, and more.

Yes, Sweet, Spicy Cherry Tomato Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet, Spicy Cherry Tomato Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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