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Linguine with Garlic Sauce Recipe

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On a chilly evening, this creamy pasta toss is sure to please. It’s rich and flavorful with smoky bacon, fresh spinach and toasted pine nuts.

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Linguine with Garlic Sauce Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 4-6 Servings

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Ingredients

12 ounces uncooked linguine
1/2 pound sliced bacon, diced
5 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1-1/4 cups 2% milk
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Directions

Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings.
In the drippings, saute spinach and onion until spinach is wilted and onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the milk, cream cheese, butter, salt, nutmeg and pepper; stir until smooth. Stir in pine nuts and bacon; heat through. Drain pasta; toss with sauce. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1-1/2 cups) equals 547 calories, 32 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 69 mg cholesterol, 595 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 20 g protein.

Originally published as Linguine with Garlic Sauce in Simple & Delicious September/October 2006, p7

Pine Nuts

Also know as pignolia or pinon, the pine nut is the small seed from one of several pine tree varieties. They are small elongated ivory-colored nuts measuring about 3/8 inch long and having a soft texture and a buttery flavor. Frequently used in Italian dishes and sauces such as pesto, pine nuts are often toasted to enhance their flavor.

Full-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.

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Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2013 by UniversityGirl

LOVED IT! total keeper :)

Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2011 by mtorres3

This is a definite keeper! Will be making this quite often.

Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2011 by shera323

My family loves this recipe. I hadn't made it for a long time, and I was making a different dish, and he was disappointed that it wasn't this one. On occasion, I've added shrimp to it.

Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2010 by mom2my3angels

My family really liked this. I used walnuts since pine nuts are so expensive

Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2010 by thomas93514

I have made this recipe too many times to count. I love it! It is easy and comes out just like the picture shows. If you want to impress your family or guest, this is the way to go.

Reviewed on Sep. 01, 2009 by jmf1029

This is one of my husband's favorite dishes. Which is nice that it is fast and easy.

Reviewed on Jun. 06, 2009 by cpmassage

I love this recipe-we use it often--the pine nuts add a lot