Bacon and Chili Pasta

• 14 ounces spaghetti
• 7 ounces streaky bacon, chopped
• 2 yellow peppers, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 14 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• 1 lb tomato sauce with herbs
• parmesan cheese
• fresh basil, to serve

1. Cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions.
2. Drain and set to one side.
3. Heat a large heavy-based frying pan and add the bacon.
4. Cook for 5 mins until just beginning to colour.
5. Add the peppers and cook for 10 mins until lightly charred.
6. Reduce the heat and add the garlic and chili, then cook for 2 minutes
7. Pour in the pasta sauce and bring to the boil.
8. Add a little water (or wine) if you like and serve spooned over the hot spaghetti with freshly-grated Parmesan and basil leaves.

spaghetti, bacon, yellow peppers, garlic, chili flakes, tomato sauce with herbs, parmesan cheese, fresh basil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bacon-and-chili-pasta-342760 (may not work)