Posted by Schmitty on October 14, 2009, 7:27 am, in reply to "Bacon-Broccoli Rigatoni from David"
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not as much saturated fat... --Previous Message-- : 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 :