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August 8, 2011
Nutty Rotini with Bacon
Pasta
Prep time:
10 minutesCooking time:
25 minutes“Rotini are corkscrew-shaped pasta. If they are unavailable or priced higher than other pasta shapes, you can substitute bow tie pasta or even elbow macaroni with excellent and delicious results.”
Ingredients
Serves 4
- 16 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound lean bacon, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup pecan halves
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 large carrots, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
Directions
1
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water with olive oil according to package directions. Drain. Rinse with cold water.
2
Meanwhile, fry bacon in a large skillet until crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove bacon from skillet but leave drippings. Add pecans to skillet and cook until brown, about 3 minutes. Drain nuts.
3
Cook broccoli and carrots in boiling water in a medium saucepan until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
4
Combine pasta, bacon, pecans and vegetables in a large bowl. Add salt, Parmesan and butter; mix well.
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Save time by cooking the carrots and broccoli in the hot pasta water.
Great Pairings
All-Star Chicken Patties
Ground chicken may often be unavailable or a bit too expensive at the supermarket. Look for ground turkey, which is usually less costly and more widely obtainable.
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