Bacon And Spinach Pasta Bake Recipe

Ingredients

• 10½oz / 300g unsmoked back bacon rashers
• 1 medium onion
• 1 red pepper
• 3½oz / 100g baby leaf spinach
• 4oz / 115g light soft cheese with garlic and herbs
• 7oz / 200g wholewheat fusilli
• 3½oz / 100g mature cheddar
• 1 tbsp / 15ml vegetable oil

Method

1. Put the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Chop the onion and sauté until starting to brown. Chop the bacon and add to the pan, and cook for 5-10 minutes until starting to brown. Chop the red pepper and add to the pan, cook for a few more minutes.
2. Add the soft cheese to the pan, and stir until melted. Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
3. In a separate pan, bring water to the boil and add pasta. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until past al dente and getting soft. Drain.
4. Preheat oven or grill, 200° C / 400° F / Gas Mark 6.
5. Combine pasta with sauce. Place into a baking tray. Grate cheddar cheese and sprinkle evenly over the top. Grill until browned. Serve immediately.

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