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Bacon 'n' Veggie Pasta

"When the weather turns chilly, our daughter, who is an inventive cook, transforms her favorite cold pasta salad into this warm, hearty side dish," notes Muriel Hollenbeck of Sedalia, Colorado. "I love recipes like this one that bring compliments and don't keep me in the kitchen too long."

13 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Cook: 35 min.

Ingredients

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
4 bacon strips, diced
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
16 ounces uncooked medium shell pasta
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a
boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until
broccoli and carrots are tender.
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove
to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In the
drippings, saute the mushrooms, green pepper, onion and garlic until
tender; add to tomato mixture and heat through.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and

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Bacon 'n' Veggie Pasta (continued)

Directions (continued)

place in a serving bowl; top with vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with
bacon and Parmesan cheese. Yield: 13 servings.

Nutrition Facts: One serving (3/4 cup) equals 205 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 289 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 8 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.