Spinach and Bacon Noodle Toss
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible Spinach and Bacon Noodle Toss—a quick, flavor-packed pasta dish that’s ready in just 30 minutes! Featuring tender spaghetti or fettuccine, crispy bacon, and sautéed garlic-infused baby spinach, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between hearty and nutritious. A sprinkle of red pepper flakes adds a subtle kick, while freshly grated Parmesan cheese creates a creamy, savory finish. Perfectly seasoned with a touch of salt and black pepper, this comforting dish is tossed together in a single skillet for easy cleanup. Whether you’re feeding your family or indulging in a solo treat, this simple yet elegant recipe is guaranteed to be a hit. Pair it with a crisp glass of white wine and let dinner delight you!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Spaghetti or fettuccine noodles
- 6 Bacon strips
- 3 large Garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 5 cups Fresh baby spinach
- 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Cook the noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Crumble the bacon into small pieces once cooled.
Using the same skillet, discard all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease. Add the olive oil to the skillet and heat over medium heat.
Mince the garlic and add it to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the fresh baby spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, tossing occasionally, until wilted.
Stir in the cooked noodles, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and reserved pasta water. Toss everything together until evenly combined and heated through.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the crumbled bacon and Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1301 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.1 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.5 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 97 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 2408 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.2 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 58.0 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 610 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1081 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
