Gia Russa Breakfast Pasta

Pasta for breakfast? Bet you never thought of that!

What you’ll need:

• 1 lb. Gia Russa whole wheat pasta
• 2 Tbsp. Gia Russa olive oil
• 2 tsp. Gia Russa chopped garlic
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1 (16 oz.) carton egg substitute or 7 large eggs, beaten
• 4 Tbsp. Gia Russa pesto
• 1 jar Gia Russa sun dried julienne tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, optional
• 1/2 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 Tbsp. Gia Russa grated Romano cheese
• fresh chopped basil, for garnish

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. When done, drain and toss in olive oil; set aside.
2. Melt butter in skillet on medium-high heat. Add pesto, chopped garlic and season with salt and pepper. Stir until garlic is starting to soften, add eggs. When eggs start to form, add pasta and toss until eggs are cooked thoroughly. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and toss until heated through. Place in serving dish, top with bacon and Gia Russa Romano Cheese. Garnish with fresh chopped basil.

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