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Wouldn’t it be great to find a company-worthy dish that not only impresses with its taste, but with its nutrition numbers, too? That’s just what field editor Joanie Fuson of Indianapolis, IN was looking for...and what we were ultimately able to provide with her amazing rigatoni with bacon and asparagus. Joanie Fuson — Indianapolis, Indiana
This recipe is:
Healthy
Nutritional Facts 1-1/4 cups equals 345 calories, 13 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 32 mg cholesterol, 428 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 15 g protein.
Originally published as Makeover Rigatoni with Bacon and Asparagus in Healthy Cooking April/May 2010, p23
Medium-Bodied Red Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.
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Reviewed on Jun. 02, 2011 by kelkel_7
Really good!! I used more cheese and garlic, really great, I make this as a side or lunch
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2011 by dawnrosanne
Really good. I didn't have asparagus on hand, so I used broccoli. My hubby thought it was a bit salty because of the bacon, so I think that the salt ingredient could be omitted.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2010 by bellegoneyank
Clean plates all around! This was super fast, easy and cheap. I didn't have bacon on hand, so I subbed canadian bacon and it was great, plus lower in fat. I will definitely make this again. Next time I may add walnuts or sun dried tomatoes.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2010 by tayanea
I added Broccoli and Sundried tomatoes to this and it did not last long. Will absolutely make this again and again.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2010 by 3152004703
I made this for my family at home then took it over to my mom's house then my grandmother's house. They all love it and keep asking when I'll make it again. It's a super easy recipe and only really used one pot. I LOVE this dish!
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2010 by Amberbakes
Loved it! Bacon kind of disappeared so I would leave it in bigger crumbles next time. I added diced red pepper and zucchini to the recipe for added veggies. I also made about twice as much sauce, guess it's not really makeover then but it was really good!
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2010 by kaytejom
My husband, picky 5 year old and I loved this recipe! In fact, my husband asked for it twice in one week. It is definitely a keeper. Going in my recipe book now.
Reviewed on Jun. 07, 2010 by avalonblythe
It didn't have a lot of flavor. Not a favorite.
Reviewed on May. 24, 2010 by andij68
We loved this. I made it with rotini and as another reviewer said, it soaked up all the sauce. I will double the sauce ingredients next time. I will also use Parmesan instead of mozzarella in the sauce which stuck to the bottom of the pan. great recipe, just needs tweaking.
Reviewed on May. 14, 2010 by mperso
My husband loved this. Next time I would use a smaller pasta as the rigatoni I used soaked up all the sauce. Also, I roasted the aspargus in the oven while I was making the sauce so I didn't have to mess with the ice water.
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