Posted by Marla on October 12, 2009, 4:06 pm
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Bacon-Broccoli Rigatoni from David One bite of this rigatoni medley and you'll be bacon for more. The combination of bacon, broccoli and mozzarella blend together in this palate-pleasing pasta dish. 8 oz. (3 cups) uncooked dried rigatoni 8 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cups broccoli florets 1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh garlic 2 cups (8 oz.) mozzarella cheese, shredded 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Cook rigatoni according to package directions. Drain; set aside. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet cook bacon over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp (6 to 8 minutes). Reduce heat to medium. Add broccoli and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is crisply tender (4 to 5 minutes). Add cooked rigatoni, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese and ground red pepper. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted (3 to 5 minutes). Sprinkle with parsley. source is David