Spaghetti with Red Onions, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Balsamic Vinegar and Basil

Oh my this was delicious. Really delicious. So delicious Lyndon even ate it cold. I did add bacon to the basic recipe but I am sure it would have been just as tasty without it.

*Taken from Jamie Oliver's 'Return of the Naked Chef'*

Ingredients

455g/1 lb dried spaghetti

1 red onion, peeled and finely chopped

olive oil

3 bacon rashes, finely chopped (optional)

2 handfuls of semi sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped

3 tbs balsamic vinegar (I used 2)

salt and freshly ground pepper

2 handfuls of basil, torn (I used 1 big handful)

1 small handful of Parmesan or pecorino, grated

Method

While cooking the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, slowly fry the onion (and bacon) in a couple of lugs of olive oil for 5 minutes until soft and tender. Stir in the tomatoes and vinegar and throw in your drained pasta. Season and toss together with the basil. Serve with grated Parmesan or pecornio.

Serves 4