Yummmy Pasta Budget Beater

As much as I'd love to be great in the kitchen, the sad and pathetic truth is that I'm not.

In fact, I even aspire to be ordinary. Sigh, one day ....

I do say that it's good to know your own strengths and weaknesses though and, in order to improve on my domestic-goddess-cooking-stuff deficiency, I am always on the look out for recipes that are super simple to make and that will satisfy the family. Even better are those meals that taste so much more delicious than the effort required and here is one of those - a Monday night favourite in this household and absolutely quick and easy!

Trev's Tomato and Bacon Pasta!

Thanks go to my father, Trev, for this foolproof easy-peasy dish!

The Recipe

You'll need:

Bacon - approximately 375g (I use more but have a big eating man!)

Onion

Garlic (1 teaspoon crushed or the equivalent fresh)

Tin of Tomatoes (I use home brand diced tomatoes)

Sugar (approx. 2 teaspoons to reduce acidity of tomatoes)

Pepper to taste

Pasta of choice (spirals are good!)

Method:

Chop bacon and onion. In a non-stick pan cook bacon, onion and the teaspoon of crushed garlic until the onion is transparent and the bacon is cooked.

Add the tin of tomatoes and the little bit of sugar. Adjust amount of sugar you use according to taste as it will help reduce any acidity in the tomatoes. Season with pepper to your preference, you won't need salt because of the bacon being salty.

Turn it down to a low heat and let it simmer while you cook the pasta as per packet directions. Serve the sauce over the pasta and top with a little grated cheese. QUICK, EASY and YUM!

All the ingredients can be purchased for under $10 and this easily feeds our family. Bargain! Thanks Trev, you're a legend!

 Let me know if you rustle it up and be sure to share any delicious variations that you invent or stumble across!