Pasta Rustica reminds me of family gatherings, where everyone brings something to share. Toss in whatever veggies you have for a truly personal touch!
Directions
Directions
1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large deep skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towel; cut or break into 1/2-inch pieces.
2
Discard bacon drippings from skillet; add oil. Cook onions in oil over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add bell pepper, parsley, garlic, and pepper flakes; cook 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and reserved bacon; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in olives and oregano; simmer 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt, if desired.
3
Drain pasta; toss with sauce and cheese. Transfer to serving plates and serve with additional cheese, if desired.
Pasta Rustica reminds me of family gatherings, where everyone brings something to share. Toss in whatever veggies you have for a truly personal touch!
Ingredients
☐1 pound rotini or fusilli pasta
☐6 slices bacon
☐1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
☐2 medium onions, chopped
☐1 red bell pepper, chopped
☐1/4 cup chopped parsley
☐4 cloves garlic, minced
☐Salt (optional)
☐1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
☐1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, undrained, coarsely chopped
☐1/2 cup Lindsay® Black Ripe Pitted Olives or Lindsay® Green Ripe Select Olives sliced, drained
☐2 tablespoons capers, drained
☐1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
☐1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large deep skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towel; cut or break into 1/2-inch pieces.
Discard bacon drippings from skillet; add oil. Cook onions in oil over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add bell pepper, parsley, garlic, and pepper flakes; cook 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and reserved bacon; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in olives and oregano; simmer 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt, if desired.
Drain pasta; toss with sauce and cheese. Transfer to serving plates and serve with additional cheese, if desired.
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