Pasta Rustica

Submitted by diner524

"This was a dish that was served at an Italian restaurant that is no longer in business. I am not sure how I got this recipe, but it is great."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 8 ounces penne pasta
• 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
• 1⁄4 cup flour (enough to coat chicken)
• 1 medium Spanish onion, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 1⁄3 cup virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 3⁄4 cup parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

directions

1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions.
2. Heat a large saute pan on high heat. when hot, add bacon, stirring often. When bacon is browned, remove from pan and save some of the fat in the pan.
3. Coat the chicken lightly with flour and saute on medium heat in remaining bacon fat until cooked through, add onions and garlic, and cook stirring often for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Add olive oil, salt and pepper to taste and bacon.
5. Drain pasta, but do not rinse. The starch clinging to the pasta will help bind the sauce. Add to the above ingredients. Stir in parmesan and parsley.

Reviews

[LifeIsGood]

Outstanding!! This goes straight into my best of the best recipe file. We all went back for seconds (well, I went back for thirds). I loved the combination of the crispy bacon, almost caramelized onions, parmesan cheese and olive oil. I only used 1/4 cup of the parmesan and, for us, it was perfect. I might add just a touch less olive oil next time...but only a touch. Gosh, I can't stop thinking about the wonderful flavor in this recipe. No need to add anything else to this recipe in my opinion. Thanks!

 

[Chef Jean]

Wonderful recipe! I added a fresh diced tomato and let it cook down a little with the onions and garlic. Made a great dinner for everyone! Thanks for sharing! Made for ZWT 7.

 

[Baby Kato]

Thank you for sharing your recipe diner. My dh & I enjoyed this very much. It made for a very tasty dinner. The flavors all blended well together. Whats not to like, bacon, onions, chicken, pasta and cheese...Yummy. Quick and easy to make with excellent textures and amazing flavor. Made for ZWT7 for Witchin Kitchen.

 

[Hey Jude]

Excellent! I added a diced zucchini along with the onions and garlic because I had one to use and to boost the color and nutrition. We loved this recipe. I'm going to enjoy trying out all my garden veggies in this during the summer. Thanks Diner for posting this great recipe :)

 

[WhoKnew]

We loved this. Added green