Country Pasta with Mozzarella Recipe
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Country Pasta with Mozzarella

By: Jennifer 
"This hearty pasta dish can be used as the main dish or as a side dish."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (34)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces rigatoni pasta
  • 8 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Cook rigatoni according to package directions and drain.
  2. In a 10 inch skillet cook the bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is browned. Add the broccoli and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is slightly tender (about 4 to 5 minutes).
  3. Stir in the cooked rigatoni, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese and cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with the fresh chopped parsley.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 444 | Total Fat: 27.1g | Cholesterol: 58mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2003 by BOBM   view full review
This was very easy to fix. I think I will leave the broccoli out next time. Plus I added some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2003 by CHADPETRI   view full review
This was alright. I found it to be too greasy. I might try to drain the bacon grease next...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2006 by BABIDOLL02   view full review
I have made this twice now. We love it. I used peppered bacon, a LOT of garlic, fresh grated...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2003 by HOMEMAKER   view full review
This was delicious!!!!thanks
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2007 by Lilsargitty   view full review
This went over really well with the family. I used chili powder instead of cayenne, and had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2003 by ZIPPO   view full review
can use other types of pasta also
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2003 by LOVEDOCTOR   view full review
This recipe is awesome!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2003 by MRSO   view full review
This was very simple to make. It's even good with cabbage instead of broccoli. Thanks for a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2011 by Lisa F.   view full review
We doubled the amount of bacon (mmm!) and made sure to drain the grease before adding the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2010 by ApplesABunch   view full review
This was a very recipe. I used turkey bacon instead of pork bacon. I used the entire package...

 

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