Chicken, Bacon, and Pea Pasta Bake

1.Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water for 6 minutes. Add the peas to the pan and cook together for a further 5 minutes until the pasta and peas are both cooked through.

2.Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium–high heat. Add the bacon pieces and fry until crisp. Remove the bacon and set aside.

3.In the same pan, add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through. Return the bacon to the pan.

4.Add the tomato sauce to the pan with the chicken and bacon, and stir to combine. Continue to cook over a low heat until the tomato sauce is hot.

5.Preheat the grill to high.

6.Drain the pasta mixture and combine with the tomato sauce mixture. Pour into a shallow baking dish and sprinkle over the cheese.

7.Put the dish under the grill for 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted and is golden-brown.