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Bacon and Mushroom Arrabbiata with Lentil Penne Pasta
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Bacon and Mushroom Arrabbiata with Lentil Penne Pasta

5 from 3 votes
Arrabbiata is a comfort food without a doubt which is why we're sharing this simple yet absolutely delicious recipe with you to make your own!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large onions
  • 1 tin whole tomatoes
  • 250 gram brown mushrooms any mushrooms will do
  • 5 - 10 green & red chillis as per your preference
  • 2 sachets tomato paste
  • 2 packets back bacon
  • 250 gram red lentil penne 1 box
  • olive oil extra virgin
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • parmesan cheese to serve
  • 250 ml sour cream optional, to serve

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop the onions, chillis, and mushrooms.
Arrabiata Sauce
  1. Heat a saucepan and add olive oil and garlic
  2. Once hot, add onions and bacon and fry until cooked
  3. Add mushrooms and tomatoes until softened and the juices release
  4. Add chilli, salt, pepper and herbs
  5. Lastly, add tomato paste and sugar and cook through.
Lentil Penne Pasta
  1. Add water to a medium to a large pot and bring to a boil
  2. Add a dash of olive oil and a pinch of salt
  3. Add in the pasta and cook for 7-9 minutes or until al dente
To serve
  1. Dish up pasta and sauce
  2. Add parmesan or sour cream as preferred