Bacon, Pepper And Basil Spaghetti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 oz spaghetti
4 tsp olive oil
4 slices bacon, finely chopped
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 medium red pepper, finely chopped
1/3 cup pitted black olives, sliced
1/3 cup shredded basil
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
None None Mixed green salad, to serve

Preparation

Cook pasta in boiling salted water for 10-12 mins or until tender but still firm to the bite. Drain; return to pan.
Meanwhile, heat 2 tsp of the oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Cook and stir bacon, onion and pepper for 5 mins or until onion is soft. Stir in olives.
Add bacon mixture, basil, ricotta, remaining 2 tsp oil and vinegar to pasta. Toss to combine. Serve at once with salad.