This is one of my favourite things to eat. It is warm and comforting. It looks pretty. It's easy to make. And it has booze. :)

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3-4 slices of streaky bacon (diced)
• 1 onion chopped finely
• 3-4 cloves of garlic, minced (if I'm truthful, it's probably closer to 5-6)
• 2 x 400g cans of whole tomatoes
• 1/4 cup sambuca
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup cream
• 12 basil leaves chopped (give or take)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 500g cooked penne
• parmesan

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the bacon and onion. Fry until the onion is soft. Add the garlic and fry for another minute or so. Add the tomatoes, sambuca and red pepper flakes. Simmer briskly for 10 minutes. Now's a good time to get that pasta cooking. After 10 minutes, add the cream and heat through. Throw the basil leaves into the sauce and add salt and pepper to taste. Now toss it together with the pasta and serve with some grated parmesan on top. It's pretty darn great. In theory this should serve 4 people.