BACON 'N' VEGGIE PASTA

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"When the weather turns chilly, our daughter, who is an inventive cook, transforms her favorite cold pasta salad into this warm, hearty side dish," notes Muriel Hollenbeck of Sedalia, Colorado. "I love recipes like this one that bring compliments and don't keep me in the kitchen too long."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 13 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
4 bacon strips, diced
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
16 ounces uncooked medium shell pasta
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until broccoli and carrots are tender., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In the drippings, saute the mushrooms, green pepper, onion and garlic until tender; add to tomato mixture and heat through. , Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and place in a serving bowl; top with vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with bacon and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Hafiz Tanveer
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This recipe looks amazing, can't wait to try it later tonight


Samsul Miya
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Very tasty and easy to make, would definitely recommend it to anyone.


Atema Vitalis
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. I'm not a big fan of pasta dishes but this one was really good. The bacon and vegetables added a lot of flavor and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish a


Diana Rowe
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This dish was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They loved the bacon and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Pretty_Roslen
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I'm not a vegetarian but I really enjoyed this dish. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Shawn John
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This dish was a great way to use up leftover bacon. The vegetables added a nice flavor and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Reeve Fredenburg
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes and this one was a great find. The flavors were great and the dish was easy to make. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Thabani Mbutho
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This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious. I especially liked the addition of the Parmesan cheese. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Kareem oneBas
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. I'm not a big fan of pasta dishes but this one was really good. The bacon and vegetables added a lot of flavor and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish a


Anowar aasa
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This dish was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They loved the bacon and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Marine Camp
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I'm not a vegetarian but I really enjoyed this dish. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Fatmata Zainab
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This dish was a great way to use up leftover bacon. The vegetables added a nice flavor and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Minhal Ali
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook bacon and this dish was a great find. The bacon was crispy and the vegetables were tender. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Melody Ezenwata
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I was looking for a new pasta dish to try and this one fit the bill perfectly. The flavors were great and the dish was easy to make. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Gutu Abdi
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This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious. I especially liked the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Paul Cruickshank
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I'm not a big fan of bacon, but I really enjoyed this dish. The vegetables were perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again, but I'll use turkey bacon instead of pork bacon.


Sulemam Nourzai
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Solomon Chidera
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This bacon and veggie pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.