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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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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! Ingredients:
1 pound rotini or fusili 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:
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.
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