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Cavatelli with Bacon and Arugula Recipe

Cavatelli with Bacon and Arugula Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/4 lb sliced bacon , cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
1 onion, chopped
1 3/4 cups canned crushed tomatoes (1 15-oz can)
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh-ground black pepper
1 lb frozen cavatelli
1 1/4 cups arugula, stems removed , leaves torn in half (1 2-oz bunch)
1/3 cup grated parmesan

Directions:

In a large stainless-steel frying pan, cook the bacon over moderate heat until almost crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat from the pan.
Reduce the heat to moderately low. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juice, the salt, and the pepper and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the cavatelli until just done, about 10 minutes. Drain and toss with the sauce, bacon, arugula, and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan. Stir until the arugula just wilts. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan over the top.
Variations: Use 1 1/4 cups watercress or spinach, large stems removed, instead of the arugula.
Cavatelli Options: Look for cavatelli in the frozen-foods section of your grocery store. If you prefer, substitute frozen egg noodles or gnocchi in equal amounts for the cavatelli; they have a similar doughy chew. This dish could also be made successfully with spaghetti or, even better, spaghettini.
Wine Recommendation: Barbera is unique among Italian reds in that it is fruity and very high in acid, yet has almost no tannins. These qualities make the wine remarkably adaptable to food, particularly tomatoes. Try an unoaked Barbera d'Alba for a delicious match here.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	434.67 Kcal (1820 kJ)
Calories from fat	182.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.32g	31%
Cholesterol	7.26mg	2%
Sodium	1213.23mg	51%
Potassium	529.16mg	11%
Total Carbs	45.99g	15%
Sugars	5.83g	23%
Dietary Fiber	6.23g	25%
Protein	18.48g	37%
Vitamin C	12.4mg	21%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	145.9mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	149.44 Kcal (626 kJ)
Calories from fat	62.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.98g	31%
Cholesterol	2.5mg	2%
Sodium	417.11mg	51%
Potassium	181.93mg	11%
Total Carbs	15.81g	15%
Sugars	2g	23%
Dietary Fiber	2.14g	25%
Protein	6.35g	37%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	21%
Iron	0.4mg	7%
Calcium	50.1mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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