I Dream of Spinach

Name: I Dream of Spinach
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 473 milliliters Alfredo Sauce; 473 milliliters fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces; 227 grams bacon, chopped; 59 milliliters reserved bacon drippings; 3 cloves garlic, chopped (optional); 2 Tbsps lemon zest; 118 milliliters grated Parmesan cheese; 454 grams package uncooked rotini pasta; 283 grams package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained and squeezed dry

I Dream of Spinach might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 548 calories, 17g of protein, and 31g of fat. This recipe serves 8. If you have alfredo sauce, lemon zest, reserved bacon drippings, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.

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Bacon

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Frying Pan

Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve 1/4 cup of bacon drippings in the skillet.

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Bacon

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Slotted Spoon

Paper Towels

Frying Pan

Place asparagus, spinach, and garlic into the skillet with the bacon drippings; cook and stir over medium heat until the asparagus is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

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Bacon Drippings

Asparagus

Spinach

Garlic

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Frying Pan

Sprinkle in lemon zest and toss to combine; thoroughly mix in bacon and Alfredo sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low and bring sauce to a simmer.

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Alfredo Sauce

Lemon Zest

Bacon

Sauce

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in rotini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still slightly firm, about 8 minutes.

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Pasta