Tomato and Bacon Tagliatelli

2 rashers of bacon chopped into lardons

Olive oil

clove of garlic (minced or finely chopped)

1 tin of chopped tomatoes

fresh basil and parsley (use dried if fresh is unavailable)

Tagliatelli pasta

Step 1:

1. Boil pasta to packet instructions

Step 2:

2. While the pasta is boiling fry off the bacon lardons in the olive oil. Once they are crispy add the garlic and fry for a few seconds.

Step 3:

3. Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and bring to the boil and then gently simmer

Step 4:

4. Throw in most of the fresh herbs.

Step 5:

5. Once the pasta is done drain it off reserving some of the cooking water (like a tablespoon or two). It sounds wierd but it really helps the sauce.

Step 6:

6. Toss the pasta in with the sauce. Sprinkle on the rest of the herbs and serve.