© J Sainsbury plc 2020
Creamy bacon and spinach pasta
Spaghetti with a light, creamy sauce, healthy veg and tasty bacon
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Ready in 30 minutes
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Cooking time 20 minutes
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Prep time 10 minutes
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Serves 4
Ingredients
- 400 g spaghetti
- 200 g unsmoked back bacon
- 350 g frozen chopped spinach
- 165 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 300 ml half fat crème fraîche
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped
- Black pepper to season
Method
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1
Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to the boil, add the spaghetti and cook following pack instructions.
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2
Meanwhile, in a deep frying pan, heat the olive oil and fry the garlic with the chopped unsmoked back bacon, until lightly golden. Add the chopped spinach and 2 tablespoons water, then cover and cook until the spinach has defrosted.
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3
Remove the lid and add the halved cherry tomatoes to the frying pan, season and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
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4
Drain the spaghetti and add to the bacon and spinach mixture with the half fat crème fraîche. Stir well and serve immediately.
Cook's tip: try swapping the bacon for 125g crumbled Abergavenny Goats' cheese.
