Bacon 'n' Veggie Pasta

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
• 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 slices bacon, diced
• 1/4 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/8 cup chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 8 ounces uncooked medium pasta shells
• 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients and bring to a boil.
• 2 reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until broccoli and carrots are tender.
• 3 cook the pasta according to package directions.
• 4 drain and place in a serving bowl.
• 5 in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. remove to paper towels and drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings.
• 6 in the drippings, saute the mushrooms, green pepper, onion and garlic until tender and add to tomato mixture and heat through.
• 7 top pasta with vegetable mixture.
• 8 sprinkle with bacon and parmesan cheese.