Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1-1/2 cups)
  • Calories:
  • 547
  • Fat:
  • 32 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 15 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 69 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 595 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 49 g
  • Fiber:
  • 3 g
  • Protein:
  • 20 g

Linguine with Garlic Sauce

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.

SERVINGS

4-6

CATEGORY

Main Dish

METHOD

Stovetop - One-Dish

PREP

10 min.

COOK

20 min.

TOTAL

30 min.

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 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 the spinach, onion and garlic until tender. 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.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 18, 2008

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