Pasta Giovannese Recipe

Name: Pasta Giovannese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 cups of a shortcut pasta (rotini, bowties, etc.); 3 -4 slices raw bacon, cut in small 1-2-inch pieces; ⅓ cup pecans or ⅓ cup walnuts, roughly chopped; ¾ cup green beans, cut in 1-2 inch sections (frozen or fresh is fine); 2 garlic cloves, minced; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 14 ts. fresh cracked black pepper; splash red wine vinegar; fresh basil; salt, to taste; grated parmesan cheese or romano cheese, to taste; use either 1/3 cup of pre-made Italian dressing; 3 tablespoons vinegar; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 14-½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ¼ teaspoon dried oregano

Servings: persons

2 -3 cups of a shortcut pasta (rotini, bowties, etc.)
3 -4 slices raw bacon, cut in small 1-2-inch pieces
⅓ cup pecans or ⅓ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
¾ cup green beans, cut in 1-2 inch sections (frozen or fresh is fine)
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
14 ts. fresh cracked black pepper
splash red wine vinegar
fresh basil
salt, to taste
grated parmesan cheese or romano cheese, to taste
use either 1/3 cup of pre-made Italian dressing
3 tablespoons vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ teaspoon black pepper
14-½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried oregano

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(If making dressing, now is a good time to start, at the beginning!
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Put a medium pot of salted water on, and bring to a boil.
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Meanwhile, begin frying bacon in a medium-sized skillet.
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Continue cooking both, strain pasta in colander when cooked through, and drain bacon, reserving about 1 Tbsp fat, and set bacon aside on a paper towel.
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In frying pan, sautee nuts till they have some crunch to them, and set aside.
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Add green beans and garlic, and sautee till beans are tender.
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Add red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, and a splash of red wine vinegar.
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Sautee another minute, and tear in some fresh basil, as much as you like, letting it wilt slightly, but still retaining it's colour.
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Turn off heat, and in a medium-sized serving bowl, combine the pasta, the green bean/garlic mixture, the nuts and the bacon, and whichever dressing you have decided to use.
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Mix well, and sprinkle in as much parmesan or romano as you see fit, season as needed.
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Enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 cups of a shortcut pasta (rotini, bowties, etc.), 3 -4 slices raw bacon, cut in small 1-2-inch pieces, ⅓ cup pecans or ⅓ cup walnuts, roughly chopped, ¾ cup green beans, cut in 1-2 inch sections (frozen or fresh is fine), and more.

Yes, Pasta Giovannese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pasta Giovannese

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