Italian Pasta with Bacon
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Amount |
Measure |
Ingredient -- Preparation Method |
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1/4 |
pound |
elbow macaroni -- or other small pasta |
|
2 1/4 |
ounces |
black olives -- sliced |
|
4 |
slices |
bacon pieces -- reduced fat -- diced |
|
4 |
ounces |
roasted red peppers -- diced |
|
1 |
cup |
chunky tomato sauce -- *see recipe |
|
1 |
teaspoon |
Italian seasoning |
|
2 |
quarts |
boiling water |
Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. While pasta is cooking fry bacon in large frying pan until browned. Add olives, red peppers, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning to bacon in frying pan. Heat until warmed. Drain pasta and add to tomato mixture. Mix thoroughly. |
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Makes 6 servings. |
| Per Serving: 116 Calories; 2g Fat (21.0% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 16g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 3mg Cholesterol; 352mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain (Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat. |