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Linguine with Garlic Sauce

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

Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large

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Linguine with Garlic Sauce cont.

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.