Spaghetti Amatriciana

Spaghetti Amatriciana

Serves 2

Core recipe

Points per serving: 5½

2 tsp olive oil

1 rasher lean back smoked bacon, chopped

1 small onion, chopped

½ red pepper, chopped

1 large garlic clove, crushed

1 tbsp white wine (optional)

210g can chopped tomatoes

2-3 drops Tabasco sauce

good pinch dried marjoram or oregano

120g dry weight spaghetti

salt & pepper

Heat oil and cook the bacon until just cooked, about 1 min.

Turn down the heat and add the onion, pepper, garlic and wine (if using).  Stir well, cover and cook for 5 mins over gentle heat, stirring occasionally.

Stir in the tomatoes, Tabasco sauce, dried herbs, seasoning and 4 tbsp water.  Simmer uncovered for 5 mins until slightly reduced.

Meanwhile cook the spaghetti as per pack instructions and drain, but don't shake too much.  In Italy, pasta is served slightly wet so there is less need to add extra oil.

Toss the spaghetti in the sauce and serve.