Linguine With Garlic Sauce |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 30 |
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Rich, and flavorful with smoky bacon, fresh spinach, and toasted pine nuts. Ingredients:
12 ounces linguine, uncooked |
1/2 lb bacon, diced |
5 cups fresh baby spinach |
1/2 cup chopped onion |
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic |
1 1/4 cups milk |
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed |
2 tablespoons butter |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted |
Directions:
1. Cook linguine according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.
3. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels, drain reserving 1 tablespoon bacon drippings.
4. In the drippings, saute spinach, and onion until spinach is wilted, and onion is tender.
5. Add garlic, and cook 1 minute longer.
6. Add the milk, cream cheese, butter, salt, nutmeg, and pepper, and stir until smooth.
7. Stir in pine nuts, and bacon, and heat through.
8. Drain pasta, and toss with sauce.
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