Spaghetti Topped With Crispy Bacon and Breadcrumbs

• extra virgin olive oil↗60 ml
• onion↗1

  finely chopped

• caster sugar↗1 teaspoon
• canned tomatoes800 g
• spaghetti1 g

  packet

• bacon↗250 g

  rind removed

• homemade breadcrumbs↗1 1⁄2 cups

  made from day old bread

• ground nutmeg↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• parmesan cheese↗2 tablespoons

  grated, to taste

• salt and pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat 2 T of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add onions and sugar and cook until onions just start to colour.

3. 3

   Add tomatoes breaking them up with a fork.

4. 4

   Season with salt and pepper, turn heat to low and leave to simmer for about 1 hour or until reduced to a thick sauce.

5. 5

   Cook spaghetti in rapidly boiling water, drain.

6. 6

   While the spaghetti is boiling grill (broil) the bacon until crisp, then crumble.

7. 7

   Fry the breadcrumbs in the remaining oil until golden and then drain well.

8. 8

   Toss the cooked spaghetti with the sauce in a large bowl, sprinkle with nutmeg and add the bacon, breadcrumbs and parmesan.

9. 9

   Serve with your favourite glass of Aussie Red!