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Red bell pepper rotini and bacon in skillet.
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5 from 1 vote

Red Pepper Rotini with Bacon { Rotini con Peperone Rosso e Pancetta}

A flavorful pasta dish with few ingredients and a simple preparation. It is a perfect side dish for the chicken cacciatore.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: pasta dish - side
Cuisine: American-Italian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 293kcal
Author: Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. dry rotini pasta
  • 3 strips thick-sliced bacon diced
  • 1 diced large red bell pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook rotini in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions; drain.
  • Cook bacon in a saute pan until crisp. Transfer bacon onto a paper-towel lined plate; drain all but 1 Tablespoon drippings.
  • Saute red bell pepper in drippings 2 minutes. Off heat, stir in parsley, zest lemon juice, rotini, and bacon; season with salt and pepper.

Notes

  • Inspired by Cuisine at Home Magazine

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1100IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg