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Penne with Asparagus, Spinach, and Bacon

Penne with Asparagus, Spinach, and Bacon
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Penne with Asparagus, Spinach, and Bacon a try. This recipe makes 4 servings with 346 calories, 17g of protein, and 9g of fat each. This recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have preshredded parmesan cheese, bagged baby spinach leaves, penne pasta, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat.
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Drain; keep warm.
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Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp.
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Remove bacon from pan; crumble.
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Add onion to drippings in pan; saut 1 minute.
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Add asparagus and broth to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
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Add pasta, spinach, 1/4 cup cheese, and pepper to pan; toss well.
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Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and bacon.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score27
Dish TypesLunchMain CourseMain DishDinner
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