Aubergine, chilli & bacon pasta

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil

1 large aubergine , cut into small cubes

6 rashers smoked streaky bacon , roughly chopped

2 garlic cloves , crushed

1 red chilli , finely chopped

2 x 400g/14oz cans chopped tomatoes

300g pasta (we used fusilli)

grated parmesan , to serve (optional)

Method

Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the aubergine and cook for 8 mins until soft. Add the bacon and fry until cooked through, adding the garlic and chilli for the final min. Tip in the tomatoes, increase the heat and cook for 10 mins until thickened, stirring regularly.

Meanwhile, cook the pasta. Drain well, then stir through the sauce. Serve with a scattering of Parmesan, if you like.