Ingredients:
- 5 ounces thick-cut bacon, sliced into quarter inch pieces
- 13 ounces mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 5 cloves, Catch a Fire’s Jamaican Jalapeno Garlic – finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Texas Sweet & Hot Jalapenos, diced.
- 5-7 sprigs oregano
- 2 14-ounce cans of diced tomatoes
- salt and pepper
- 1 bunch of asparagus, roughly chopped
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
Directions:
- Put the bacon into a fry pan. Fry over low heat, stirring occasionally for 5-7 minutes or until the bacon is browned and the fat has rendered.
- Spoon off all but 3 tablespoons of fat.
- Increase the heat and add the mushrooms and shallots. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the mushrooms have softened and most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Add the Catch a Fire’s Jamaican Jalapeno Garlic, Texas Sweet & Hot Jalapenos, oregano, chopped tomatoes, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, cover and simmer stirring occasionally for about 25-30 minutes until thick and rich.
- About ten minutes prior to sauce finishing, top with the asparagus and allow to cook.
- While the sauce cooks down, fill a large pot with cold water and bring to boil.
- Add 1 tablespoon salt and cook the spaghetti until it is al dente. Drain in a colander.
- In a serving bowl, add pasta and 2 tablespoons of butter and top with sauce and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately
