Torchio with Bacon, Onion, Garlic
Hearty, satisfying, and packed with punchy flavour, Torchio with Bacon, Onion, Garlic is the kind of weeknight dinner that hits the spot every time. Otway Pasta Company’s uniquely shaped torchio is ideal for catching every drop of the rich, smoky sauce, making each bite deeply savoury and utterly moreish.
Crispy Barongarook Pork bacon and golden sautéed onions form the base of this rustic dish, brought to life with a touch of garlic, dried chilli, and smooth tomato passata. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a pop of colour and freshness to balance the richness. Finished with parmesan and served hot from the pan, it’s a simple recipe with big flavour—perfect for casual dinners or cosy nights in.
Ingredients
1 pkt Otway Pasta Company Dried Torchio
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
175g Barongarook Pork bacon
1 tbsp dried chilli
200g passata
2tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Put a large pot of water on to boil and fry pan on medium heat.
In the frying pan add the olive oil, onion, and garlic. Fry for 1-2 minutes. Add the bacon and chilli, cook for a further 5–10 minutes.
Add the passata and some extra water (if necessary) and bring back to the boil. Leave to simmer gently while you cook the pasta.
Cook the pasta as per cooking instructions. Once pasta is cooked, add to the frying pan along with the parsley. Gently stir to combine.
Garnish with freshly grated parmesan. Enjoy!
