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BLT Pasta

Fettuccine noodles with fresh tomatoes, bacon, and fresh basil, finished off with baby arugula and spinach, topped with olive oil and fresh Parmesan and Romano cheese.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian/American
Keyword: BLT Pasta
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 285kcal
Author: Michaela Kenkel

Ingredients

  • 1 pound 16 ounce package Fettuccine - can substitute any pasta you like
  • 1 small onion diced (about 2/3 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 pound bacon cut into bite sized pieces (I used about 8 thick cut slices)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved (I quartered Campari tomatoes - 2cups)
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1 large handful of organic baby arugula & spinach leaves
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil chiffonade
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil flavored with finely chopped fresh basil leaves
  • Grated Parmesan Romano Cheese for serving

Instructions

  • In a small bowl or glass, pour olive oil and add in about 1/2 Tablespoon chopped basil leaves. Set aside.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet, over medium high heat and cook until crisp. Meanwhile, in another pot, cook pasta according to package instructions. Place crisp bacon on a paper towel lined plate to drain any grease. Reserve 1 Tablespoon of bacon grease, and remove the rest from the pan. When bacon is cool enough to handle, cut it into bite sized pieces.
  • Add 1 Tablespoon of grease back to pan, and add in garlic and onions. Cook until onions are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add tomatoes, and stir and heat until warm. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add bacon back in.
  • Drain pasta and add to skillet, toss with tomatoes and onions, add in basil, spinach and arugula, drizzle with flavored olive oil and toss with warm pasta. Serve immediately topped with shredded Parmesan and Romano cheese.

Notes

Adapted from BLT Pasta - A Day in the Life on the Farm[br]Can use 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning in place of fresh basil for flavoring

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 726mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g