Pasta With Spinach, Chickpeas, And Bacon – a delicious recipe with olive oil, garlic, bacon, red pepper, chick-peas, fresh spinach. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Pasta & Noodles
Servings:persons
1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to instructions on the box, minus a minute or two.
2
When done save 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest- keep in a colander.
3
Pour the olive oil into a skillet over medium heat. . Add the bacon pieces and cook for 3 minutes or until they begin to render their fat. Toss in the garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
4
Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes.
5
Dump in chickpeas and stir to coat. Then add the spinach leaves, and cook until wilted. Season with a pinch of salt and add a half a cup or so of the pasta cooking water.
6
When the spinach is wilted, add pasta to the pan with spinach and chick peas. Cook, stirring constantly, for a minute or two.
7
Remove from the heat, sprinkle with cheese, and serve.
8
I actually removed the bacon before eating, wanted to add the flavor but avoid some of the calories.
257
kcal
Calories
9
g
Fat
30
g
Carbs
14
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced, 1 slice bacon, chopped small, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and more.
Yes, Pasta With Spinach, Chickpeas, And Bacon falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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