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Spinach and Garlic Penne Pasta With Bacon Recipe

Spinach and Garlic Penne Pasta With Bacon Recipe

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Spinach and Garlic Penne Pasta With Bacon

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (16 oz) package uncooked penne pasta
1 lb fresh spinach, washed, dried, stemmed, and shredded
8 slices bacon, diced
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 tbsp butter
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Drain and return to pan to keep warm.
In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, fry bacon until crisp.
Remove bacon to a plate with paper towels to drain.
Remove and discard all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat.
Reheat frying pan, add butter and olive oil and heat.
Stir in garlic and saute until soft.
Add spinach, stirring until spinach is cooked.
Add pasta and stir until blended.
Add Parmesan cheese and stir.
Remove from heat and transfer onto individual serving plates.
Scatter bacon over top and sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	943.11 Kcal (3949 kJ)
Calories from fat	484.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	53.87g	83%
Cholesterol	63.23mg	21%
Sodium	604.19mg	25%
Potassium	563.12mg	12%
Total Carbs	87.49g	29%
Sugars	3.69g	15%
Dietary Fiber	12.8g	51%
Protein	27.25g	54%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	2.4mg	14%
Calcium	212.7mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	433.25 Kcal (1814 kJ)
Calories from fat	222.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.75g	83%
Cholesterol	29.04mg	21%
Sodium	277.55mg	25%
Potassium	258.69mg	12%
Total Carbs	40.19g	29%
Sugars	1.69g	15%
Dietary Fiber	5.88g	51%
Protein	12.52g	54%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	1%
Iron	1.1mg	14%
Calcium	97.7mg	21%

* 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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savory
bitter
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