Kerry'S Pasta Dish

• 150 grams Pancetta / bacon lardons
• 200 grams Quartered mushrooms
• 500 grams Passata
• 1 tablespoon Dried basil or 1/2 cup fresh, chopped basil
• 100 grams Reduced fat soft cheese
• 1-cal frying spray
• 300 grams Dried fusilli pasta (or shape of your choice)
• Salt and pepper

1. Cook 300g dried pasta as per the cooking instructions on the pack.
2. Remove from the heat and stir in soft cheese until you have a smooth, creamy sauce. Add the fresh basil if using and season to taste directly before serving.
3. Serve spooned over the cooked pasta on plates or in bowls for that real comfort food feel.
4. For a vegetarian version omit the pancetta and fry a chopped red onion instead, the sweetness of lightly browned onion really works. Ensure the soft cheese and other ingredients are also suitable for vegetarians.
5. Twist 1: Fresh or dried; thyme, oregano or marjoram can be used instead of basil for subtle flavour changes and Italian seasoning gives an more 'bolognaise' type flavourrnTwist 2: Using flavoured soft cheeses makes a nice change. Personally I think reduced fat soft cheese with herbs, and reduced fat soft cheese with garlic and herbs both work wellrnTwist 3: For a more substantial meal serve with garlic bread or flavoured focaccia.

bacon, mushrooms, basil, cheese, spray, pasta, salt

Taken from food52.com/recipes/28792-kerry-s-pasta-dish (may not work)