Rigatoni with Roasted Broccoli & Red Onions
(from jlong3658’s recipe box)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Dinner - Pasta Dish
Ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 head broccoli cut into small florets
- 1 red onion, cut into 1/2 in thick wedges
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 4 slices bacon
- 12 oz rigatoni
- 1/2 cup grated paremesan (2 oz)
Directions
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sition racks to divide the oven in thirds. Heat oven to 425. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the garlic, broccoli, onion, oil, and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper and roast until golden brown and tender, 10 to 25 minutes.
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Arrange the bacon on a second rimmed baking sheet and roast along with the vegetables until crisp, 12 to 15 minutes. transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Break into pieces when cool.
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Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 3/4 cup of the cooking water, drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Add 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking liquid, sprinkle with 1/4 cup parmesan and toss to coat (add more cooking liquid if the pasta seems dry).
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Add the roasted vegetable mixture and bacon to the pasta and toss to combine. Serve with the remaining Parmesan.