Best Bacon Pasta Rustica Recipes

PASTA RUSTICA

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This was a dish that was served at an Italian restaurant that is no longer in business. I am not sure how I got this recipe, but it is great.

Provided by diner524

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

8 ounces penne pasta
6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
1/4 cup flour (enough to coat chicken)
1 medium Spanish onion, peeled and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1/3 cup virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions.
Heat a large saute pan on high heat. when hot, add bacon, stirring often. When bacon is browned, remove from pan and save some of the fat in the pan.
Coat the chicken lightly with flour and saute on medium heat in remaining bacon fat until cooked through, add onions and garlic, and cook stirring often for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add olive oil, salt and pepper to taste and bacon.
Drain pasta, but do not rinse. The starch clinging to the pasta will help bind the sauce. Add to the above ingredients. Stir in parmesan and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 735.8, Fat 40.6, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 97.3, Sodium 462.8, Carbohydrate 55.2, Fiber 7, Sugar 1.4, Protein 37.8

PASTA RUSTICA

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Lindsay® Black Olives or Lindsay® Green Ripe Olives - or even a mixture of both - are tossed into this Pasta Rustica, bringing together the flavors of sweet bell pepper, mellow olive oil, and spicy pepper flakes. Finish with Parmesan cheese, and enjoy!

Provided by LindsayOlives

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound rotini or fusili pasta
6 slices bacon
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup chopped parsley
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, undrained, coarsely chopped
½ cup Lindsay® Black Ripe Pitted Olives or Lindsay® Green Ripe Select Olives sliced, drained
2 tablespoons capers, drained
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593 calories, Carbohydrate 68.6 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 769.8 mg, Sugar 7.6 g