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Penne with Asparagus, Spinach, and Bacon Recipe

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Penne with Asparagus, Spinach, and Bacon

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 oz uncooked penne pasta
2 bacon slices
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
2 1/2 cups (1-inch) slices asparagus (about 1 lb)
1 1/2 cups fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
4 cups bagged baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup (2 oz) preshredded parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions:

Cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; keep warm.
Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan; crumble. Add onion to drippings in pan; sauté 1 minute. Add asparagus and broth to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Add pasta, spinach, 1/4 cup cheese, and pepper to pan; toss well. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and bacon.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	386.05 Kcal (1616 kJ)
Calories from fat	97.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.87g	17%
Cholesterol	9.24mg	3%
Sodium	276.44mg	12%
Potassium	485.54mg	10%
Total Carbs	55.6g	19%
Sugars	28.68g	115%
Dietary Fiber	7.87g	31%
Protein	30.67g	61%
Vitamin C	9.2mg	15%
Iron	4.1mg	23%
Calcium	100.2mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	71.39 Kcal (299 kJ)
Calories from fat	18.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.01g	17%
Cholesterol	1.71mg	3%
Sodium	51.12mg	12%
Potassium	89.78mg	10%
Total Carbs	10.28g	19%
Sugars	5.3g	115%
Dietary Fiber	1.45g	31%
Protein	5.67g	61%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	15%
Iron	0.8mg	23%
Calcium	18.5mg	10%

* 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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