Ingredients

Method

• 2 T olive oil
• 2 T butter
• 250 g bacon, chopped
• 250 g mushrooms, chopped or torn
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 x 400 g can diced tomatoes
• 1 T tomato paste
• 1 t fish sauce, or to taste
• 250 g ricotta
• 1 T dill, chopped
• 12 basil leaves
• 400 g penne, cooked al dente, for serving

Method

Ingredients

1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large frying pan over a gentle heat. Add the bacon and cook for about 5 minutes until lightly golden.

2. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic, tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook for 5 minutes, then season with fish sauce.

3. Toss in the ricotta and basil, then the penne.

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Photography: Jan Ras
Videography: Kevashan Moodley