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BLT Pasta




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients




1 lb Rigatoni, Ziti or other medium pasta shape, uncooked
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
12 oz fresh spinach leaves, cleaned and stems discarded
1 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
6 strips (about 4 oz.) lean bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
18 plum tomatoes, cored, seeded and cut in halves
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe



1 Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3 Add garlic and sauté until golden, about 1 minute.
4 Add spinach in handfuls, adding more as spinach wilts.
5 Add basil, bacon and sun-dried tomatoes.
6 Stir an additional minute, or until heated through.
7 Combine cooked pasta and spinach mixture in large bowl.
8 Stir in tomatoes and cheese.
9 Serve immediately.