Tomato & Bacon Amatriciana Sauce With Fresh Orecchiette

Updated at: Tue, 14 May 2024 19:16:33 GMT

Step 1

Boil a kettle

Step 2

Heat a large, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick) with a drizzle of olive oil over a high heat

Step 3

Once hot, add your bacon lardons and cook for

Step 4

2-3 min or until starting to brown

Step 5

Meanwhile, add your fresh orecchiette to a pot of boiled water and bring to the boil over a high heat

Step 6

Cook the orecchiette for 4-6 min or until cooked with a slight bite

Step 7

Once done, drain the orecchiette, reserving a cup of the starchy pasta water

Step 8

While the pasta is cooking, slice your cherry tomatoes in half

Step 9

Peel and finely slice (don't chop!) your garlic

Step 10

Once the bacon lardons have started to brown, add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced garlic, dried oregano and chilli flakes (can't handle the heat? Go easy!) to the pan and cook for 3-4 min turther

Step 11

Meanwhile, dissolve your chicken stock mix and tomato paste in 75ml boiled water with a pinch of sugar - this is your tomato stock

Step 12

Add the tomato stock to the pan and cook for

Step 13

2-3 min or until the sauce has thickened slightly - this is your Amatriciana sauce

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Tip: Add a splash of starchy pasta water if your sauce is looking a little dry!

Step 15

Add the drained orecchiette to the pan and give everything a gentle mix up until the pasta is coated in the sauce - this is your tomato & bacon Amatriciana sauce with fresh orecchiette

Step 16

Serve the tomato & bacon Amatriciana sauce with fresh orecchiette topped with the grated Italian hard cheese

Step 17

Season with a generous grind of black pepper

Step 18

Enjoy!

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