Spaghetti With Spicy Tomato, Bacon And Mushroom Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 ounces spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 ounces smoked streaky bacon, sliced
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, with garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (according to taste)
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 pinch sugar
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling salted water for 10 mins or according to packet instructions.
Meanwhile, heat a non-stick frying pan and when hot, add the oil and bacon, then saute for 3-4 mins, then add the mushrooms and cook for 5 mins or until the bacon and mushrooms are golden.
Add the chopped tomatoes and chili and simmer over a high heat for 3-4 mins or until the sauce has reduced. Remove from the heat, stir in the sugar and season to taste.
Drain the spaghetti in a colander and return to the pan, add the spaghetti to the sauce and toss well to mix. Finally add the parsley and serve.