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Ziti with Sweet Peppers, Bacon and Paprika
Loosely inspired by Hungary’s ubiquitous pepper stew, lescó, this dish combines smoky bacon with stew-y bell peppers and onion, creating a luscious, vegetable-packed sauce. We use extra-starchy pasta water as a thickener, made by boiling the noodles in a bare amount of liquid. Sweet paprika lends bold color and fruity, earthy notes, while lightly browned tomato paste provides umami-rich depth. We love this topped with spoonfuls of ricotta cheese; its creaminess brings everything together beautifully.
4 to 6
Servings
30 minutes
Ingredients
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1
pound ziti OR penne
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Kosher salt and ground black pepper
Directions
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01In a large pot, bring 3 quarts water to a boil. Add the pasta and 2 teaspoons salt, then cook, stirring often, until al dente. Reserve about 2 cups of the cooking water, then drain. Return the pasta to the pot; set aside.
