Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable pasta dishes featuring bacon and spinach. From the classic Carbonara with its rich, creamy sauce to the vibrant Pesto Pasta bursting with fresh basil and pine nuts, each recipe promises a culinary adventure. Experience the smoky bacon and earthy spinach elevating every bite of pasta, creating a harmonious balance of textures and tastes. Whether you prefer a quick and easy weeknight meal or an impressive dish for a special occasion, our collection of pasta recipes has something for every palate. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these irresistible pasta creations.
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PENNE PASTA WITH SPINACH AND BACON
This is a quick light meal. Wilted spinach, bacon and tomatoes are tossed with penne pasta. Good for any season and will complement anything.
Provided by Jean Tagliere
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta, and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place bacon in the skillet, and cook until browned and crisp. Add garlic, and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook until heated through.
- Place the spinach into a colander, and drain the hot pasta over it so it is wilted. Transfer to a large serving bowl, and toss with the remaining olive oil, and the bacon and tomato mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.4 calories, Carbohydrate 73.8 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 547.1 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
PASTA WITH BACON, TOMATOES AND SPINACH
Tri-color fettuccini pasta gets even more colorful (and flavorful) when it's tossed with bacon, baby spinach leaves and fresh grape tomatoes.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 20m
Yield 5 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 Tbsp. drippings from skillet. Add garlic to reserved drippings in skillet; cook and stir 1 min. Add tomatoes and dressing; cook and stir 2 min. or until heated through.
- Place spinach in colander. Pour pasta with cooking water over spinach; drain well. Add to tomato mixture in skillet; mix lightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 10 g
PASTA WITH BACON AND SPINACH
Make and share this Pasta with Bacon and Spinach recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kim127
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Drain drippings but do not clean pan.
- In same pan over medium heat, heat olive oil 1 minute.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add spinach, wine and reserved cooking water.
- Cook and stir until heated through.
- Toss pasta and cheese with sauce.
- Season with pepper to taste.
- Crumble bacon over pasta.
PENNE PASTA WITH SPINACH AND BACON
Make and share this Penne Pasta With Spinach and Bacon recipe from Food.com.
Provided by AZPARZYCH
Categories Penne
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- Add the penne pasta, and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Place bacon in the skillet, and cook until browned and crisp.
- Add garlic, and cook for about 1 minute.
- Stir in the tomatoes, and cook until heated through.
- Place the spinach into a colander, and drain the hot pasta over it so it is wilted.
- Transfer to a large serving bowl, and toss with the remaining olive oil, and the bacon and tomato mixture.
BACON, SPINACH & GORGONZOLA PASTA
An indulgent pasta dish that is quick and cheap to make
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course, Pasta
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan, then add the onion and cook for 3 mins until starting to soften. Add the bacon, cook for a further 5 mins, then pour in the hot stock and bring to the boil. Simmer for a few mins until the liquid has reduced slightly.
- Stir in the peas, followed by the gorgonzola, until the cheese has melted and the peas are defrosted. Quickly stir through the spinach to wilt. Drain the pasta and mix with the sauce, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 658 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 77 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 4.06 milligram of sodium
MASCARPONE PASTA WITH CHICKEN, BACON AND SPINACH
I was looking for a new way to use mascarpone cheese and had the other ingredients on hand. Turned out to be really delicious and pretty to serve as well! I look forward to serving it to guests.
Provided by landelah
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble bacon when cooled.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir crumbled bacon and onion in the hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir chicken into mixture and season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink inside and lightly browned outside, about 10 minutes.
- Stir sun-dried tomatoes and pesto in a large skillet over medium heat until pesto gives off a little oil, about 2 minutes; stir in spinach and cook until wilted, stirring constantly.
- Mix mascarpone cheese, 2 cloves of garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, milk, and white pepper in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until smooth and bubbling, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes; stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese until cheese has melted, 2 to 3 more minutes. Pour sauce over chicken and bacon mixture.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Gently fold pasta into chicken mixture and transfer to a serving bowl. Top with spinach mixture and sprinkle with 1 more tablespoon Parmesan cheese, or to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 636.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 137.9 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 49.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 447.8 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for fresh spinach, crispy bacon, and flavorful cheese.
- Don't overcook the spinach. It should be wilted but still have a bit of a bite to it.
- If you don't have heavy cream on hand, you can use milk or half and half instead. Just be sure to add a little extra cheese to make up for the lack of fat.
- For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the bacon and add extra vegetables, such as mushrooms or zucchini.
- Serve immediately with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and a side of crusty bread.
Conclusion:
Pasta with bacon and spinach is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's sure to please the whole family. It's packed with flavor from the bacon, spinach, and cheese, and it's hearty enough to satisfy even the biggest appetites. Plus, it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. So next time you're looking for a simple but delicious pasta dish, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.
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