Gluten Free Creamy Tomato, Bacon Pasta

Often we can feel guilty for indulging in a bowl of elite carbohydrate that is pasta. Ultimately, when it comes to diet, never restrict yourself from everything you love. This recipe is a way of enjoying just how delicious, decadent and creamy a great pasta recipe can be – but with all the nutrients you need to support your hormones, blood glucose and energy levels.

Red Lentil Pasta – A great swap from white pasta, packed with high fibre, iron, potassium & protein. It beats it’s white pasta rival by doubling the fibre content, nearly doubling the protein of wheat pasta and not spiking your blood glucose which is a bonus for those with PCOS. It’s also naturally gluten free so a fantastic choice for everyone all round.

Vegetables – This recipe contains petite pots, spinach and some small diced red pepper (and of course tomatoes). It’s a versatile recipe so add anything you’ve got left in your fridge that you think would go.

Ingredients

• 50 grams bacon, diced

• 1 Onion

• 1 Garlic Clove, diced

• 1 small diced red pepper (or half depending on quantities)

• Salt, Pepper to taste

• 50 grams Tomatoes diced

• 1 Tbs Tomato puree

• 1 Tsp chilli (optional)

• 1 can chopped tomatoes

• 3 Tbs coconut cream

• 50 grams petite pois

• handful of spinach/ half a bag (your preference)

• 400 grams red lentil pasta (or however many your serving – allow 80-100 grams per person)

• Fresh basil & parmesan to season

Method

• Fry bacon in a pan until golden brown

• Add the onion and red pepper and fry until soft, adding the garlic for 2 mins at the end

• Add the tomatoe puree and chilli (if using), followed by the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 10 mins

• Add the coconut cream until a desired creamy consistency

• Add the pasta to boiling water and cook for 11 mins

• While the pasta finishes off, add the peas and spinach to the sauce and cook for a further 5 mins

• Add a spoonful of pasta water to the sauce

• Drain the pasta and add to the sauce, grating some parmesan and finishes off with some fresh basil

• Serve & Enjoy (perfect for future lunches kept in the fridge)

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