Pasta With Spinach, Chickpeas, and Bacon Recipe

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Pasta With Spinach, Chickpeas, and Bacon

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
1 slice bacon, chopped small
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups canned chick-peas, drained and rinsed
2 cups fresh spinach, rinsed and chopped
1/4 lb ditalini
2 tbsp parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Directions:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to instructions on the box, minus a minute or two.
When done save 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest- keep in a colander.
Pour the olive oil into a skillet over medium heat. . Add the bacon pieces and cook for 3 minutes or until they begin to render their fat. Toss in the garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes.
Dump in chickpeas and stir to coat. Then add the spinach leaves, and cook until wilted. Season with a pinch of salt and add a half a cup or so of the pasta cooking water.
When the spinach is wilted, add pasta to the pan with spinach and chick peas. Cook, stirring constantly, for a minute or two.
Remove from the heat, sprinkle with cheese, and serve.
I actually removed the bacon before eating, wanted to add the flavor but avoid some of the calories.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	477.47 Kcal (1999 kJ)
Calories from fat	163.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.2g	28%
Cholesterol	13.64mg	5%
Sodium	202.23mg	8%
Potassium	214.22mg	5%
Total Carbs	60.08g	20%
Sugars	6.55g	26%
Dietary Fiber	10.67g	43%
Protein	19.42g	39%
Vitamin C	11.6mg	19%
Iron	390.8mg	2171%
Calcium	151.6mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	162.67 Kcal (681 kJ)
Calories from fat	55.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.2g	28%
Cholesterol	4.65mg	5%
Sodium	68.9mg	8%
Potassium	72.98mg	5%
Total Carbs	20.47g	20%
Sugars	2.23g	26%
Dietary Fiber	3.64g	43%
Protein	6.62g	39%
Vitamin C	4mg	19%
Iron	133.1mg	2171%
Calcium	51.7mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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