Ingredients

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 6 slices bacon, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup diced red onion
  • 14 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans
  • 14 teaspoon coarsely chopped black pepper
  • salt
  • parmesan cheese

Method

  • Cook noodles in plenty of boiling salted water.
  • Drain, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.
  • While noodles are cooking, saute the bacon until crisp.
  • Drain.
  • Add olive oil to skillet.
  • Add the red onion and green pepper; saute until crisp-tender, 1 minute.
  • Over low heat, stir in beans until just heated through.
  • Add the bacon, black pepper and salt.
  • In a large bowl, stir the noodles and reserved cooking liquid together.
  • Add the bean mixture.
  • Toss well and serve topped with cheese.