Roasted Pepper, Aubergine and Bacon Linguine
with Italian Style Cheese and Chives
Looking for a quick and tasty midweek dinner option? Try cooking up our Roasted Pepper, Aubergine and Bacon Linguine in just 20 minutes for a delicious and speedy meal.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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Ingredients
1
Aubergine
(May contain Celery)
1
Bell Pepper
(May contain Celery)
180
Linguine
(Contains Cereals containing gluten)
1
Garlic Clove
1
Chives
1
Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Basil
10
Vegetable Stock Paste
(Contains Celery)
25
Sun-Dried Tomato Paste
40
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains Milk, Egg)
180
British Smoked Bacon Lardons
Not included in your delivery
1
Sugar for the Sauce
50
Water for the Sauce
Nutritional information
Utensils
Instructions
a) Preheat your oven to 240°C/220°C fan/gas mark 9. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1/4 tsp salt for the pasta.
b) Trim the aubergine, then cut into roughly 2cm pieces.
c) Halve the bell pepper and discard the core and seeds. Chop into 2cm chunks.
d) Pop both veg onto a baking tray, drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then spread out and roast on the top shelf until soft, 15-18 mins. Turn halfway through.
a) While the veg roasts, add the linguine to the pan of boiling water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.
b) Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back into the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.
a) Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
b) Finely chop the chives (use scissors if easier).
a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium heat. Once hot, add the lardons. Stir-fry until golden, 4-5 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat. Cook bacon thoroughly. Stir in the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 secs.
b) Pour in the chopped tomatoes, veg stock paste, sun-dried tomato paste, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts). Season with salt and pepper.
c) Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, 4-5 mins.
a) Once everything's cooked, combine the roasted veg, cooked pasta and sauce in whichever pan is the largest.
b) Stir in half the chives and half the hard Italian style cheese. Add a splash of water if it looks a little dry.
c) Season to taste with salt and pepper if needed.
a) When everything's ready, serve your roasted pepper and aubergine linguine in bowls.
b) Finish with a sprinkling of the remaining chives and cheese.
Enjoy!
