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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!

 

Contents

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

Wilted Spinach Bacon Pasta Recipe

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.

Great Bacon Recipes

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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
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 529kcal
Author: Tammilee Tips

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce Cavatappi dry pasta or any shape
  • 8 ounces bacon
  • 3 cups fresh spinach leaves packed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove fresh garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving
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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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