Pasta Rustica

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon 
• 28 ounce canned tomatoes undrained coarsely chopped canned
• 2 tablespoons capers drained
• 0.5 cup olive oil extra virgin 
• 1 pound rotini pasta 
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 0.5 cup olives green black pitted ripe drained sliced lindsay®
• 2 medium onion chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
• 0.3 cup parsley chopped
• 1  bell pepper red chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper red crushed

Equipment

• frying pan
• paper towels

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large deep skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
2. Drain bacon on paper towel; cut or break into 1/2-inch pieces.
3. Discard bacon drippings from skillet; add oil. Cook onions in oil over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add bell pepper, parsley, garlic and pepper flakes; cook 2 minutes.
5. Add tomatoes and reserved bacon; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in olives and oregano; simmer 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt, if desired.
6. Drain pasta; toss with sauce and cheese.
7. Transfer to serving plates and serve with additional cheese, if desired.