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

Abbas Abbasalibahadur
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy pasta dish.


DIRASHA SOOKOO
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


R2IB GAMMER
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I'm not a huge fan of vegetables, but this pasta dish was actually really good.


Luqman Selugo
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This pasta dish is a great meal for busy weeknights.


ashton roberts
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove vegetables depending on what you have on hand.


Shubham Timilsina
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Tendai Muisa
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's one of my go-to meals.


Wahid malang Soomro
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This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sheikh Owais
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I substituted broccoli for the zucchini and it was still delicious.


Kaneez Akthar
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Loretta Chevalier
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I made this pasta for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Flora Grace
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The bacon added a nice smoky flavor, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.