Pasta, Bacon, and Green Bean Skillet

Cavatappi pasta, Canadian bacon, and green beans simmer in a tomato-based sauce in this one-skillet meal that's a quick and easy dinner.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 18 mins
• Total Time: 28 mins
• Calories: 831 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup frozen green beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese
• 1 (6 ounce) package Canadian bacon, cut into strips
• ½ (16 ounce) package cavatappi pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add bacon; cook for 1 minute. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, and green beans; bring to a simmer. Add cavatappi; cook, stirring frequently, until tender, 8 to 9 minutes.

Step 2

Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the cavatappi mixture. Cover and cook until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.