Egg & Bacon Spaghetti

Step 1: Cook pasta following packet directions until tender and then drain well.

Step 2: Meanwhile, fill a large, deep frying pan with water and add vinegar and bring to the boil over high heat.

Step 3: Crack 1 egg into a small cup and using a large spoon, stir the water to create a whirlpool and carefully slide the egg into the centre of the whirlpool and poach for 1 to 2 minutes for a soft yolk egg, or until the egg is cooked to your liking.

Step 4: Using a slotted spoon, carefully transfer egg to a plate and cover egg loosely with foil to keep warm and repeat with remaining eggs.

Step 5: Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and add bacon and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp and remove from the heat and add oil and chilli and stir to combine.

Step 6: Add pasta, 3/4 of the parsley and parmesan and gently toss to combine.

Step 7: Divide pasta among serving bowls and top with a poached egg and sprinkle with remaining parsley and season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.