BLT Pasta

Ingredients 

 

 3 ½ cups Progresso™ chicken broth 

 8 oz uncooked penne pasta (2 1/3 cups) 

 ¼ teaspoon black pepper 

 2 tablespoons butter 

 1 bag (5 oz) fresh baby spinach 

 1 ½ cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 

 1 package (12 oz) applewood smoked bacon, cooked and coarsely chopped 

 Shredded Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh chives or chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired 

 

 Directions 

 

 

 In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat chicken broth, pasta and black pepper to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered 11 to 14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most of liquid is absorbed. 

 

 

 Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in butter until melted. Gradually add spinach, stirring constantly, until starting to wilt. Remove from heat; stir in tomatoes and bacon. Top with remaining ingredients. 

 

 

 Tips 

 

 Cooking your bacon ahead of time will save on meal prep. 

 Serve pasta with a side of warm and crusty buttered garlic bread. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Prep Time: 30 Min   

 

 

 Cook Time:  30 Min   

 

 

 Total Time:  60 Min 

 

 

 Servings:  

 

 

 

 

 Origin : Betty Crocker 

 URL :   https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/blt-pasta/bb14b661-de58-4b64-9d18-59144f7df49a