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Bacon pesto spaghetti

From Love Pork

  • Serves 2
  • Cooking Time 15 mins

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Recipe ingredients

4 lean back bacon rashers
150g (5oz) dried spaghetti
30ml (2tbsp) green pesto
8 black olives, pitted
30ml (2tbsp) fresh basil, torn
Parmesan curls to garnish
Salt and black pepper

Preparation

Cook spaghetti in a pan of boiling water as per pack instructions.

Meanwhile, place bacon rashers under a preheated
grill and cook for approximately 1-2
minutes each side. Cut into large pieces.

Spoon the pesto onto drained spaghetti and toss together with the bacon, olives and basil leaves. Garnish with the parmesan and season.

Serving suggestion

Serve the spaghetti with a large mixed salad.

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