Pasta Giovannese

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 16
Delicious Pasta Giovannese Recipe For Your Family
in Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 -3 cups of a shortcut pasta ( rotini , bowties , etc . )
3 -4 slices raw bacon , cut in small 1-2-inch pieces
1/3 cup pecans or 1/3 cup walnuts , roughly chopped
3/4 cup green beans , cut in 1-2 inch sections ( frozen or fresh is fine )
2 garlic cloves , minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 ts . fresh cracked black pepper
splash red wine vinegar
fresh basil
salt , to taste
grated parmesan cheese or romano cheese , to taste
use either 1/3 cup of pre-made Italian dressing
3 tablespoons vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove , minced
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
520
Sugar
2g
Fat
28g
Pasta Giovannese is a quick and simple meal to prepare, perfect for those who enjoy the flavorful taste of Italian cuisine. The dish features a combination of bacon, nuts, green beans, and pasta making it a tasty and filling meal. The Italian dressing in this dish adds flavor and reduces prep and cooking times. This dish is perfect for a picnic, potluck or an easy weeknight meal when you are short on time.

Instructions

1.Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
2.Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a pan over medium heat until crispy.
3.Add the green beans, garlic, red pepper flakes, pecans or walnuts, and black pepper to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
4.Add cooked pasta, Italian dressing, salt, and the splash of red wine vinegar to the pan. Toss everything together.
5.Garnish the pasta with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

PROS

Pasta Giovannese is a quick and easy one-pot meal the whole family will love.
It’s filled with delicious flavors like bacon, nuts, and green beans.
The Italian dressing in the dish makes it effortless to make, and less mess to clean up.

CONS

The dish has high-fat content due to bacon and Italian dressing which makes it unsuitable for diets.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Green beans are an excellent source of vitamins A, C, K, and manganese. They also contain high fiber which helps in lowering the risk of chronic diseases. Pecans contain numerous vitamins and minerals, including zinc, magnesium, potassium, and calcium.

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