Bacon & Chilli Pasta 

• A little oil 
• 450g (1lb) Quality Irish bacon, back or streaky, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped (optional)
• 2-3 shallots
• 1 fresh chilli chopped
• 400g (14oz) tin tomatoes
• 350g (12oz) pasta shapes i.e. penne or rigatoni
• Salt and black pepper

Heat oil in a pan and sauté bacon, garlic, shallots and chilli together for a couple of minutes. Add tin of tomatoes and continue to cook for a further 5 minutes.

Meanwhile cook pasta and drain. Add sauce to hot pasta and mix well.  Season lightly with a little salt and lots of black pepper.

Serve immediately with crusty bread and mixed leaves salad.