Rigatoni with Cheese, Bacon and Peppers

Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients:

  1. 1 pkg. (8 oz.) dry rigatoni pasta
  2. 8 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
  3. 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
  4. 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
  5. 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  6. 1/2 cup pitted, sliced ripe olives
  7. 8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
  8. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  9. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  10. 1/4 cup fresh, chopped parsley
Directions:

Cook rigatoni according to package directions; drain.

Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp; remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Add pepper strips and garlic to skillet drippings and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until peppers are slightly tender (4-6 minutes).

Add cooked rigatoni, bacon, olives, pepper and mozzarella cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.


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