Smoky Bacon and Roasted Pepper Pasta Bake

Ingredients

• 350 g fusilli pasta
• 200 g smoked bacon lardons
• 200 g roasted red peppers in jar
• 400 ml passata
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 clove garlic clove
• 120 g mature cheddar
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Cook the fusilli for 2 minutes less than packet instructions, then drain.

2. 2

   Fry the bacon lardons in the olive oil over a medium-high heat for 4 minutes until golden. Crush in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

3. 3

   Slice the roasted peppers and add to the pan along with the passata and smoked paprika. Simmer for 5 minutes and season lightly.

4. 4

   Stir the pasta into the sauce and tip into a greased ovenproof dish.

5. 5

   Scatter the grated cheddar over the top and bake for 20 minutes until golden and bubbling.