Bacon and Pesto Pasta

ingredients

• Spaghetti, to serve 2 (250g)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small brown onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 small red chilli, deseeded and sliced
• 4 slices of shortcut bacon rashers, sliced in thin strips
• 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2-3 tbsp homemade pesto
• 1 cup rocket
• Salt and pepper to taste

method

1. Cook pasta according to packet instructions
2. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick pan to a medium to high heat.
3. Add onion, garlic, chilli and bacon to the pan and cook for 5-7minutes.
4. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they have begun to soften (3-4 minutes)
5. Add cooked pasta to the pan and stir through the pesto. Add rocket and mix until it begins to lightly wilt.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. EAT!