BLT Pasta
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 302kcal
- 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti or pasta of your choice
- 6 slices bacon
- 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 package of spinach 6 oz. (or arugula or baby kale)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese grated or shaved (about ¼ cup)
In a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
Cut bacon strips into pieces using Kitchen Scissors. In a large non-stick skillet cook bacon until crispy. (alternatively, you can cook whole strips of bacon and crumble when cooked).Remove bacon from pan, and set aside on a paper towel lined plate .
Retain a small amount of bacon drippings in pan, add tomatoes and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are tender (approx. 3-4 minutes) Add spinach and pasta to pan; cook until spinach begins to wilt (approx. 1 min.). Top with cooked bacon, fresh cracked pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 302kcal | Protein: 14g | Fat: 5.7g | Sodium: 512mg | Fiber: 5g