Courgette & tomato linguine

Name: Courgette & tomato linguine
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps olive oil, plus extra to serve; 140 grams cubed pancetta or diced smoked streaky bacon; 300 grams baby courgettes, thickly sliced on the diagonal, or 3 medium courgettes, cut into chunks; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 pinch pinch dried chilli flakes; 1 pinch pinch caster sugar; 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar; 2 x 400g cans good-quality plum tomatoes; 400 grams linguine; 1 handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Courgette & tomato linguine is From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. Courgette & lemon linguine, Courgette & tomato chutney, and Courgette & tomato tians are very similar to this recipe.

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a frying pan. Cook the pancetta or bacon until crisp, add the courgettes, then sizzle for 4 mins until golden.

Ingredients you will need

Zucchini

Olive Oil

Pancetta

Bacon

Equipment you will use

Frying Pan

Add the garlic and chilli to the courgettes, cook for 1 min, then sprinkle with sugar and splash in the vinegar. Tip over the canned tomatoes, turn up the heat, season with salt and pepper, then simmer for 10 mins.

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Canned Tomatoes

Salt And Pepper

Zucchini

Vinegar

Chili Pepper

Garlic

Sugar

While the sauce is simmering, cook the linguine, then drain. Toss the pasta through the sauce, then scatter with parsley and drizzle with a little more olive oil.

Ingredients you will need

Olive Oil

Linguine