Creamy Spinach Noodle Toss Recipe

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This comforting and colorful side is likely to become one of those versatile supper standbys—quick enough for busy weeknights, special enough to serve company! Josie Smith - Winamac, IN

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Creamy Spinach Noodle Toss Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups uncooked egg noodles
2 Wright® Brand Bacon strips, diced

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2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
6-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1-1/4 cups 2% milk
1 package (9 ounces) fresh baby spinach
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain.
Stir the flour, seasoning blend, salt and pepper into drippings until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add spinach, cook and stir until spinach is wilted.
Drain noodles; transfer to a serving bowl. Add spinach mixture and cheese; toss to combine. Sprinkle with bacon mixture. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 267 calories, 12 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 44 mg cholesterol, 491 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 15 g protein.

Originally published as Creamy Spinach Noodle Toss in Simple & Delicious January/February 2010, p23

Keep Onion Handy

I keep a peeled onion in a glass jar in my refrigerator. It’s handy when I need a small amount of chopped onion for a recipe or my husband wants a slice of onion on his hamburger. It stays fresh in the jar, eliminating waste. —Dorothy G., Tewksbury, Massachusetts