Rigatoni with Bacon, Tomatoes and Peas

by Irene Lindvall


A new Real Simple magazine acquired means a new recipe to make. This was the only recipe that caught my eye, and it was worth it. I like the idea of bacon in pasta and it tasted great mixed with the tomatoes and onions. I opted again to switch out the peas for edamame since it was what I had on hand and it was a fine swap. The fresh pasta continues to be the focal point and I think we're headed down a dangerous path of pasta snobbery. 

Things I learned from this recipe:

Still going with fresh pasta is superior. 

Would I make this recipe again?:

Probably

The recipe