Rigatoni With Peppers Bacon Recipes

RIGATONI WITH PUMPKIN AND BACON

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. Put bacon into a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until bacon is almost crisp, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towels; let drain.
• Add onion to skillet with bacon grease. Cook, stirring, until soft, 12 to 15 minutes. Add pumpkin, sage, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the allspice. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Add stock and cream; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until pumpkin is soft and sauce has thickened slightly, about 25 minutes. Season with pepper.
• Meanwhile, add pasta to boiling water, and cook until al dente. Drain pasta, and add to skillet. Add the bacon and Parmesan, and toss to combine. Divide among bowls. Serve with Parmesan on the side, and garnish with pepitas.

RIGATONI WITH PEPPERS & BACON

Steps:

• Cook rigatoni according to package directions; Drain.
• Meanwhile, cook bacon in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan; set aside.
• Drain pan drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in skillet.
• Add bell peppers, onion and garlic to reserved pan drippings in skillet.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until peppers are crisply tender.
• Add cooked rigatoni, bacon and all remaining ingredients except parsley. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.
• Sprinkle with parsley.