Rigatoni With Peppers & Bacon
- 10 ounces rigatoni pasta, uncooked
- 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 cup yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
- 23 cup sweet onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, finely chopped
- 14 cup small pitted ripe olives
- 12 lb reduced-fat provolone cheese, shredded
- 18 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 14 cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
- Cook rigatoni according to package directions; Drain.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until crisp.
- Remove bacon from pan; set aside.
- Drain pan drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in skillet.
- Add bell peppers, onion and garlic to reserved pan drippings in skillet.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until peppers are crisply tender.
- Add cooked rigatoni, bacon and all remaining ingredients except parsley.
- Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle with parsley.
rigatoni pasta, bacon, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, sweet onion, fresh garlic, olives, provolone cheese, ground red pepper, fresh italian parsley
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/rigatoni-with-peppers-bacon-349798 (may not work)