BLT PASTA

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All the flavors of your favorite BLT sandwich, from smoky bacon to fresh tomatoes, come together in this quick and easy one-pot pasta that will become a favorite summer weeknight dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth
8 oz uncooked penne pasta (2 1/3 cups)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 bag (5 oz) fresh baby spinach
1 1/2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 package (12 oz) applewood smoked bacon, cooked and coarsely chopped
Shredded Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh chives or chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat chicken broth, pasta and black pepper to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered 11 to 14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most of liquid is absorbed.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in butter until melted. Gradually add spinach, stirring constantly, until starting to wilt. Remove from heat; stir in tomatoes and bacon. Top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

Tom Ndambuki
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I made this for my family last night and they loved it! It was easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Hamna Malik
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This was a great recipe! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Prity Moni
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I made this last night and it was delicious! The flavors were all so well balanced and it was the perfect light meal for a hot summer night.


Ivan Vasquez
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This was a great recipe! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Laxman Joshi
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I made this for my family last night and they loved it! It was easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Zk Elevator
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This pasta dish was delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Basit Siddiqui
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make, delicious, and affordable. I highly recommend it!


Kevin Martz
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The pasta was cooked al dente and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mehedi Hassan
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I made this last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved it and said it was the best pasta dish they had ever had. I will definitely be making this again soon.


kashmeir jay-quan
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This pasta was amazing! I used angel hair pasta and it turned out perfect. The flavors were all so well balanced and it was the perfect light meal for a hot summer night.


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