PENNE WITH CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE

Preparation Method :

• Remove and discard bacon rind. Cut bacon into small pieces.
• Using a sharp knife, mark a small cross on the bottom of each tomato.
• Place tomatoes in boiling water for 2 minutes; plunge into cold water.
• Remove from water and peel skin down from cross.
• Cut tomatoes in half and scoop out seeds with a teaspoon. Finely chop tomatoes.
• Add pasta to a large pan of rapidly boiling water and cook until just tender.
• Drain and keep warm.
• While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a heavy-based frying pan.
• Cook bacon and spring onion over medium heat for 5 minutes, stir it occasionally.
• Add basil, cream, salt and pepper, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes or until heated through.
• Divide pasta into warmed serving bowls. Top with sauce. Serve immediately.