Pasta Rustica Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Pasta Rustica Recipe). 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!

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Pasta Rustica Recipe

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

Tips

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

Drain pasta; toss with sauce and cheese. Transfer to serving plates and serve with additional cheese if desired.

Nutritional Information

Pasta Rustica Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 593

% Daily Value *

Protein: 17.8g 36%

Carbohydrates: 68.6g 22%

Dietary Fiber: 5.1g 20%

Sugars: 7.6g

Fat: 27.6g 43%

Saturated Fat: 5.3g 27%

Cholesterol: 16mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 1134.9IU 23%

Niacin Equivalents: 11.3mg 87%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 27%

Vitamin C: 44.5mg 74%

Folate: 211.9mcg 53%

Calcium: 151.8mg 15%

Iron: 4.4mg 25%

Magnesium: 69.5mg 25%

Potassium: 600.5mg 17%

Sodium: 769.8mg 31%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 248.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.