Thai Basil & Bacon Linguine

• 1 red onion (finely chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
• 30 g Thai basil (chopped)
• 6 sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
• 4 ounces smoked bacon (finely chopped a or substitute with parma ham)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 ounces parmesan cheese (grated)
• 14 ounces linguine (dried)
• seasoning

1. Put a large pan of salted water on to boil for the Linguine.
2. Gently fry the onion, garlic, sweet basil, sun dried tomatoes and bacon in the oil for 5 minutes (or until the onions are translucent, but not yet browning adding seasoning to taste).
3. Add the Linguine to the water and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add half the grated parmesan to the fried ingredients.
5. Strain the pasta & serve, sprinkling with the remaining parmesan.

red onion, garlic, basil, tomatoes, bacon, extra virgin olive oil, parmesan cheese, linguine, seasoning

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/thai-basil-bacon-linguine-509701 (may not work)