Best 6 Bacon Pasta Rustica Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable world of bacon pasta rustica! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the smoky goodness of bacon with the comforting richness of pasta. This traditional Italian dish is a symphony of textures and flavors that will surely become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. With a few simple ingredients and a dash of culinary creativity, you can create a pasta rustica that is both satisfying and unforgettable. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

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PASTA RUSTICA



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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!

Provided by LindsayOlives

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593 calories, Carbohydrate 68.6 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 769.8 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

BACON-PASTA RUSTICA



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This Bacon-Pasta Rustica only takes 30 minutes to put together, thanks to a short list of robust ingredients.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Butcher Thick Cut Applewood Smoked Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup grape tomato es, halved
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
1/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese
black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 14 min. or until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels. Add tomatoes and garlic to drippings in skillet; cook 1 min. or just until garlic starts to brown.
  • Drain pasta. Add to skillet with wine; cook 2 min., stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 9 g

COPYCAT MACARONI GRILL'S PENNE RUSTICA RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Copycat Macaroni Grill's Penne Rustica Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by sltaylor

Number Of Ingredients 21

GRATINATA SAUCE:
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dill
1/2 teaspoon rosemary, chopped
1/2 cup marsala cooking wine
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cups heavy cream
PENNE RUSTICA:
1/2 ounce pancetta or bacon
9 raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 ounces grilled chicken breasts, sliced (1 large breast or 2 small)
8 to 12 ounces penne pasta, cooked
1 1/2 teaspoons pimiento, chopped (optional)
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon shallot, chopped
Pinch salt and pepper
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon paprika
3 sprigs fresh rosemary (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Gratinata Sauce: Saute butter, garlic, and rosemary until garlic begins to brown. Add Marsala wine and reduce by one-third. Add remaining ingredients, reduce by half of the original volume. Set aside. Penne Rustica: Saute pancetta or bacon until it begins to brown. Add butter, shallots, and shrimp. Cook until shrimp are evenly pink but still translucent. Add chicken, salt, pepper, and mix thoroughly. Add gratinata sauce and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. Simmer until sauce thickens. In a large bowl, combine shrimp and chicken mixture with the cooked pasta. Pour into a large casserole dish or roaster. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup more parmesan cheese, pimientos and sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 475°F for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove and garnish with fresh rosemary sprig.

ROMANO'S MACARONI GRILL PENNE RUSTICA



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The sauce is the key to this recipe....HEAVY CREAM, PARMESAN CHEESE, WINE, etc. with CHICKEN & SHRIMP, cooking the penne pasta is the easy part. This recipe makes an ample amount, and too tricky for me to attempt to scale it down. I am posting it to take advantage of Recipezaar's calculations to reduce a recipe. I'm not sure how much this recipe feeds, but I am going to guess at 8-10 servings.

Provided by Sandylee

Categories     Penne

Time 50m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dill
1 teaspoon chopped rosemary
1 cup marsala wine
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 cups heavy cream
1 ounce pancetta or 1 ounce bacon
18 shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 ounces grilled chicken breasts, sliced
16 -24 ounces penne pasta, cooked
3 teaspoons chopped pimiento
6 ounces butter
1 teaspoon chopped shallot
1 pinch salt and pepper
1 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon paprika
6 sprigs fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • For Gratinata Sauce: Saute butter, garlic, and rosemary until garlic begins to brown.
  • Add Marsala wine and reduce by one-third.
  • Add remaining ingredients, reduce by half of the original volume.
  • Set aside.
  • For Penne Rustica: Saute pancetta until it begins to brown.
  • Add butter, shallots, and shrimp.
  • Cook until shrimp are evenly pink but still translucent.
  • Add chicken, salt, pepper, and mix thoroughly.
  • Add gratinata sauce and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.
  • Simmer until sauce thickens.
  • In a large bowl, combine shrimp& chicken mixture with the cooked pasta.
  • Pour into a large casserole dish or roaster.
  • Top with remaining cheese, pimientos and sprinkle with paprika.
  • Bake at 475 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove and garnish with fresh rosemary sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 770.5, Fat 60.1, SaturatedFat 36.9, Cholesterol 233.8, Sodium 309.9, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 15.7

PASTA RUSTICA



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This was a dish that was served at an Italian restaurant that is no longer in business. I am not sure how I got this recipe, but it is great.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces penne pasta
6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
1/4 cup flour (enough to coat chicken)
1 medium Spanish onion, peeled and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1/3 cup virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions.
  • Heat a large saute pan on high heat. when hot, add bacon, stirring often. When bacon is browned, remove from pan and save some of the fat in the pan.
  • Coat the chicken lightly with flour and saute on medium heat in remaining bacon fat until cooked through, add onions and garlic, and cook stirring often for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add olive oil, salt and pepper to taste and bacon.
  • Drain pasta, but do not rinse. The starch clinging to the pasta will help bind the sauce. Add to the above ingredients. Stir in parmesan and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 735.8, Fat 40.6, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 97.3, Sodium 462.8, Carbohydrate 55.2, Fiber 7, Sugar 1.4, Protein 37.8

PENNE RUSTICA



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A delicious pasta dish very similar to what you will get in Macaroni Grill®!

Provided by Star40852

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pound penne pasta
½ pound cooked small shrimp
½ cup chopped prosciutto
2 teaspoons olive oil, or to taste
2 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons Marsala wine
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup milk
½ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon brown mustard
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
½ teaspoon minced fresh thyme
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ teaspoons paprika

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl; mix in shrimp and prosciutto.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Brush olive oil over chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. Grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 5 minutes per side. Cool briefly before slicing into strips. Add to the penne mixture.
  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  • Prepare the sauce by melting butter over medium-low heat. Add garlic, cover, and cook until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Pour in Marsala wine and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, milk, chicken broth, cornstarch, mustard, rosemary, thyme, salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring sauce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour sauce over the penne mixture and mix well. Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and paprika over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top slightly browns, 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 635.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 187.9 mg, Fat 36.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 20.5 g, Sodium 753.4 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right pasta. Short, sturdy pastas like penne, rigatoni, or shells are ideal for this dish.
  • Cook the pasta al dente. This means that it should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Use high-quality bacon. Thick-cut bacon is best, as it will provide more flavor and texture to the dish.
  • Fry the bacon until it is crispy. This will help to render out the fat and give the bacon a smoky flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor, color, and texture to the dish. Some good options include broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, and zucchini.
  • Add some cheese. Parmesan or Pecorino Romano are both good choices. You can also use a combination of cheeses.
  • Season the dish to taste. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good options.
  • Serve the pasta immediately. This dish is best enjoyed when it is hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Bacon pasta rustica is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover bacon. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give bacon pasta rustica a try. You won't be disappointed.

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