Pasta Rustica Recipe

Name: Pasta Rustica
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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(R) Black Ripe Pitted Olives or Lindsay(R) Green Ripe Select Olives sliced, drained; 2 tablespoons capers, drained; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

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(R) Black Ripe Pitted Olives or Lindsay(R) Green Ripe Select Olives sliced, drained
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound rotini or fusili pasta, 6 slices bacon, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 medium onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Pasta Rustica 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.

Pasta Rustica

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