Penne with Creamy Tomato Sauce and Grilled Chicken

Give the tomatoes a rough chop, then whiz them in a food processor until smooth.

In a large Dutch oven, render the bacon until crisp. Remove from pan and drain on a paper towel. To the pot, add the garlic, crushed red pepper and tomato paste. Bloom for 30 seconds. Add the crushed tomatoes to the pot, along with the herbs, the salt and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes. Add the wine, cover and simmer on low for 45 minutes. Right at the end, add the honey and cream. Stir to combine and taste for any adjustments.

Grill the chicken until cooked through, then tent for about 10 minutes. Give the chicken a rough chop and toss into the sauce.

In the meantime, cook the penne until al dente and add to the pot. Finally, toss in the bacon and go. to. town.