Bacon Bolognese with Spaghetti, Vegetables and Pesto

• spaghetti↗400g g
• olive oil↗1 tsp
• large carrots2

  finely sliced

• celery↗3

  stalks, finely sliced

• smoked bacon (diced)↗200g g
• sun-dried tomato pesto↗190g g
• basil leaves

  chopped (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. While it cooks, heat the olive oil in a non‑stick pan, add the sliced carrots, celery and diced smoked bacon, sauté covered, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, until the vegetables become tender.

2. 2

   Add the pesto, heat through quickly, then combine it with the drained spaghetti and the chopped basil leaves (if desired).