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    Home » Recipes » Main Dish/Entrée

    Wilted Spinach Bacon Pasta Recipe

    Published: Jul 26, 2018 · This post may contain affiliate links

    Spinach, Bacon, and Pasta what more could you ask for in a recipe!  Today we are sharing this delicious Spinach Bacon Pasta Recipe that I know you are going to love!

     

    Wilted Spinach Bacon Pasta Recipe

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    Wilted Spinach Bacon Pasta Recipe
    Great Bacon Recipes
    Wilted Spinach Bacon Pasta Recipe
    Ingredients
    Instructions
    Notes
    Nutrition

    Because really how can you go wrong with bacon and pasta combined together to make a delicious recipe!

    Ingredients needed to make Spinach Bacon Pasta

    • Cavatappi dry pasta (or any shape)
    • Bacon
    • Fresh spinach leaves
    • Olive oil
    • White Balsamic vinegar
    • Fresh garlic
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • Parmesan cheese

    Recipe Tips

    If your pasta has cooled down too much, it will not be hot enough to wilt the spinach. If this happens, add the spinach to the pan you cooked the onions and bacon in, and cook it 20-30 seconds, or until it's cooked to your liking. It will start to wilt as soon as you put it in the pan.

    If you serve it chilled, be sure to taste it before serving. Pasta tends to soak up the dressing when it's chilled, so it may need some more balsamic and/or oil to moisten it up.

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    Spinach bacon pasta in a skillet

    Wilted Spinach Bacon Pasta Recipe

    Delicious easy to make Wilted Spinach Bacon Pasta Recipe that is perfect for family dinner, potlucks or any day of the week. 
    4 from 1 vote
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 529kcal
    Author: Tammilee Tips

    Ingredients

    • 16 Ounce Cavatappi Pasta or any shape
    • 8 ounces Bacon
    • 3 Cups fresh spinach leaves packed
    • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
    • 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
    • 1 clove Garlic minced
    • ¼ Teaspoon Salt
    • ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
    • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Cook the pasta according to the package directions, drain and cover with lid to keep hot.
    • Cook the bacon until brown and crispy.
    • Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to absorb the grease.
    • Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease, and add the onion to the pan.
    • Turn the heat down and cook the onion until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
    • Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes. Do not brown it, or it will be bitter.
    • Add the spinach to the pasta, followed by the hot onions and garlic. Be sure to get all the bacon drippings too.
    • Toss until the spinach is wilted and then add the olive oil, balsamic, salt and pepper.
    • Taste and adjust for seasoning and/or more balsamic.
    • Serve warm or cold with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

    Notes

    If your pasta has cooled down too much, it will not be hot enough to wilt the spinach. If this happens, add the spinach to the pan you cooked the onions and bacon in, and cook it 20-30 seconds, or until it's cooked to your liking. It will start to wilt as soon as you put in the pan.
    Additional note: If you serve it chilled, be sure to taste it before serving. Pasta tends to soak up the dressing when it's chilled, so it may need some more balsamic and/or oil to moisten it up.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Wilted Spinach Bacon Pasta Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 529 Calories from Fat 207
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 23g35%
    Saturated Fat 6g38%
    Cholesterol 24mg8%
    Sodium 365mg16%
    Potassium 346mg10%
    Carbohydrates 62g21%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 15g30%
    Vitamin A 1420IU28%
    Vitamin C 4.4mg5%
    Calcium 36mg4%
    Iron 1.7mg9%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Recipe originally shared on May 15, 2015. Updated January 2021

     

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    Comments

    1. Jacqui

      July 24, 2015 at 8:37 am

      This sounds amazon. It has all my favorite ingredients..bacon, spinach, and pasta!! YUMM

      Reply
    2. aimee fauci

      July 24, 2015 at 8:32 am

      I am a pasta fanatic and this pasta looks guilt free. I could eat it up!

      Reply
    3. Kim Croisant

      July 24, 2015 at 7:19 am

      4 stars
      Sounds like a good healthy dish. I love everything you make girl!!! I also saw you in a magazine last month..way to go!!!

      Reply
    4. Raijean

      July 24, 2015 at 6:57 am

      Wow, this looks amazing. I really could make this, this weekend. I know anyting that has spinach and bacon will be good.

      Reply
    5. Maria

      July 24, 2015 at 6:30 am

      My kids love pasta dishes and I love spinach so this is a perfect suggestion for adding more healthy options to our dinner . Plus it looks so yummy!

      Reply

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