I was recently invited by Sainsbury’s to share my Signature Dish as they are running a Kitchen Heroes competition where “by Sainsburys” staples come to the rescue.
I am the world’s worst meal planner and although I can see 2 or 3 days ahead after that I just tend to wing it; that’s when I fall back on recipes which rely on staples from my cupboards and a few fresh ingredients that I always seem to have lurking in the fridge.
With this in mind I knew that it was time to showcase my Chilli, Bacon and Chickpea Pasta which I regularly make so you could say it was one of my signature dishes (does anyone just have one)?
Everyone loves this dish in my house and over the years my daughter has learned to embrace the chilli flavour which when she was a lot smaller she used to complain about and leave it to go cold before she would eat it.
I did hear once that if you eat something 20 times you will like it so persevere mums out there!
As this dish is made with inexpensive staples I am entering it into Credit Crunch Munch which is run my myself and Helen at Fuss Free Flavours and being hosted by Janice at Farmersgirl Kitchen this month. I am also entering this dish into Herbs on Saturday which is run by Karen at Lavender & Lovage and hosted this month by Anneli at Delicioux.
More Pasta Dishes
- Cheesy Tuna Pasta
- Turkey Bolognese
- Best Bakes Feta Pasta
- 10 Minute Mushroom Pasta
- Quick Leftover Pork Pesto Pasta
- Bacon, Leek & Pine Nut Pasta
- Chicken & Leek Pasta Bake
I’m sure you’ll love these easy and thrifty family meal. Do let me know if you make it in the comments!
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Chilli, Bacon & Chickpea Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Light olive oil
- 1 Large onion finely sliced
- 1 Celery stick finely diced
- 1 Carrot finely diced
- 1 Clove garlic crushed
- 1 tsp Hot chilli powder
- 4 Rashers back bacon chopped
- 1 tbsp Tomato puree
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- 1 400g Tin Italian Plum Tomatoes chopped
- 1 400g Tin Chickpeas
- 140 ml ¼ pint Water
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 350 g 14 oz Penne
Instructions
- In a large wok sized pan sweat the onions, celery, carrot and garlic for about 10 minutes (under a lid) stirring at intervals until softened not browned.
- Add chilli powder and bacon and fry until cooked (5 – 6 mins) stirring frequently until bacon cooked.
- Add tomato puree, tomatoes, chickpeas, basil, seasoning and water.
- Bring to the boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile cook the penne according to the instructions.
- Once cooked pour the penne into the sauce and mix well.
- Serve with some grated parmesan or cheddar and a salad.
NB: I received a Sainsbury’s voucher for my ingredients and sharing my recipe.
Lisa Williams
I love putting chick peas in with pasta dishes they are so hearty and versatile 🙂
Paul Wilson
Looks like just the ticket now it’s getting colder.
Heather Haigh
Perfect for this autumnal weather, as well as being quick and inexpensive.
Camilla
Thanks, its just one of those go to dishes as everything is normally to hand:-)
Heather Haigh
Had this for supper last night – was just as nice as I hoped – real comfort food made nice and easily.
Camilla
Thank you, that’s so nice to hear;-)
Ursula Hunt
Great recipe, past dishes are always a favourite in our family 🙂
Maya Russell
This is such a good recipe. I love chickpeas too.
Samantha Fernley
Chickpeas are always in my cupboard, I adore them. This is a great quick recipe that my family would enjoy.
Jacqueline @How to be a Gourmand
Your meal planning sounds a bit like mine 🙂 As well as being great on the household budget, these store cupboard ingredients are just so convenient. I have days when I just don’t feel like spending too much time preparing and I happily fall back on the regular staples in the cupboard. Sounds like a tasty dish!
Camilla
Oh good Jacqueline, I’m glad I’m not the only one. Storecupboards are great for inspiration. Thank you:-)
Janice
That looks like a great store cupboard recipe and perfect for Credit Crunch Munch
Camilla
Thanks Janice, it’s one of my regular fall backs:-)
Angela Darroch
What a perfect credit crunch meal. I’ve always got these ingredients in the house – just never thought to combine them with pasta.
Camilla
Thanks Angela, there’s always a meal hidden in those cupboards LOL!
Anneli (Delicieux)
This looks like a hearty family dish. It’s great to have a recipe like this one you can always fall back on with mostly store cupboard ingredients. I love the use of dried herbs which sometimes just make life so much easier. Thanks for entering Herbs On Saturday this month. x
Camilla
Thanks Anneli and yes dried herbs are great as my fresh ones are often depleted:-)