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The Lazy Chef's Arrabbiata

The Lazy Chef's Arrabbiata Pasta

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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: ish, Italian
Keyword: arrabbiata, pasta
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 200 g diced bacon or pancetta
  • 400 g Arrabbiata pasta sauce store-bought
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves finely sliced6 garlic cloves, finely sliced
  • 3 tbsp flat leaf parsley diced
  • 2 medium chilies diced *optional
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 300 g pasta of choice
  • Salt to taste
  • Garnish with freshly grated parmesan

Instructions

  • Add the olive oil and diced bacon to a medium saucepan and cook until browned
  • Add the Arrabbiata sauce to the bacon. Fill the pasta sauce jar with water and add to the pan as well.
  • Add the basil, garlic, parsley, chilies, sugar and vinegar to the sauce and mix well. Allow to simmer on medium-high heat for 10mins or until the sauce has rediced by 1/3rd. Stir occasionally.
  • Bring a medium pot of water to a rolling bowl, add a good amount of salt to the water and add your pasta. Bowl until al dente or boil for around 6 mins. Add the pasta to the sauce as well as 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Mix well. Allow to rest for 5-10mins. Add additional salt to the pasta if necessary.
  • Grate over some fresh parmesan before serving and enjoy!

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