BBQ Bacon Pasta with Roasted Peppers - Serving Dumplings

Ingredients

• 10 1/2 ounces pasta
• 7 ounces smoked bacon bits
• 1 jar (280 g/10 oz) roasted bell peppers (drained)
• 3 1/2 ounces crème fraiche (full fat)
• 1 ¾ cup puréed tomatoes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 2 ounces grated Parmesan (more for serving)
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp wole grain mustard
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley