Weekend Bacon Basil Pasta
A savory pot of ham, bacon, peppers, garlic and onion with large shell pasta.
Yield: 8
Calories: 310kcal
Materials
- 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 2 cups cooked ham, cubed
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tsp. fresh basil, minced (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
- 2 tsp. fresh oregano, minced (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
- 1 lb. large shell pasta
- 1 can (10.5 oz.) chicken broth
- juice from 1 lemon
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a skillet or large fry pan, cook bacon. Drain on paper towels and chop when cool enough to handle. Set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon fat in pan.
- In skillet with reserved bacon fat, sauté ham, pepper, and onion for 5 minutes. Stir often.
- Stir in basil, oregano, garlic, and parsley. Continue cooking until vegetables are crisp tender and ham has slightly browned. Approx. 2 - 3 minutes more.
- Begin cooking pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain pasta when cooked.
- Stir in bacon, chicken broth, and lemon juice to ham mixture in skillet. Simmer uncovered for approx. 15 minutes or until liquid has reduced by half.
- Mix pasta with ham mixture, sprinkle on Parmesan cheese, and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 502mg | Potassium: 317mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 334IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 2mg