Pasta Rustica
Pasta Rustica pairs al dente spirals with a savory tomato sauce enriched by smoky bacon, sweet bell peppers, and fragrant onions. Briny olives and capers add a punchy contrast, while crushed red pepper brings gentle heat and Parmesan rounds everything out. It’s a vibrant, weeknight-friendly pasta perfect for casual dinners or sharing with friends.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pasta Rustica, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
- 2
Drain.
- 3
Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large deep skillet until crisp.
- 4
Drain on paper towels; cut or break into 1/2-inch pieces.
- 5
Discard the bacon drippings.
- 6
Heat the oil in the same skillet over medium heat.
- 7
Add the onions; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
- 8
Add the bell pepper, parsley, garlic, and pepper flakes; cook for 2 minutes.
- 9
Add the tomatoes and chopped bacon; simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 10
Stir in the olives, capers, and oregano; simmer for 2 minutes.
- 11
Taste; season with salt if desired.
- 12
Toss the pasta with the sauce and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
- 13
Sprinkle servings with cheese.
- Calories 553.25 kcal High 28%
- Protein 18.14 g Good Source 36%
- Carbohydrate 69.29 g 25%
- Total Fat 24.67 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 4.76 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 12.9 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 618.0 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 6.47 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 6.16 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 164.49 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 4.0 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 545.72 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 47.91 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 54.68 mg Good Source 61%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pasta Rustica is made with 14 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Canned Tomatoes, Capers, and Diced Yellow Onion. Each serving provides about 553.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pasta Rustica made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Canned Tomatoes, Capers, Diced Yellow Onion, Dried Oregano. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pasta Rustica?
- About 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 553.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pasta Rustica easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 13 steps.
- Is Pasta Rustica healthy?
- Pasta Rustica has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 553.25 calories and 18.14 g of protein, or 36% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 618.0 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.76 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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