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Caramelised Shallot Pasta with Chorizo & Bacon


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Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1

    Fry off the thinly sliced shallots with your garlic with a pinch of sugar and a sprinkle of salt in a tablespoon of olive oil.

  2. 2

    Cook on medium heat for 15-20 minutes until the onions turn golden brown and are caramelised.

  3. 3

    About half way through get your spaghetti on to boil.

  4. 4

    Add a splash of balsamic vinegar, some black pepper and a sprinkle of chilli flakes if you are using them.

  5. 5

    Cook for a few minutes then add a splash of white wine to deglaze the pan.

  6. 6

    Drain the spaghetti when it's al dente and keep back some of the pasta water.

  7. 7

    Add your pasta to the onion pan with the grana padano (save some back for serving if you like) and some pasta water & give it a good mix so it's all combined.

  8. 8

    Meanwhile cook your bacon and chorizo in a separate pan until crispy.

  9. 9

    Add the meat in with the pasta and onions and stir well then serve with the remaining grana padano and some black pepper.


Notes

Serves one. 769 calories per portion...