Penne With Bacon, Cheese, And Tomato Recipe

Name: Penne With Bacon, Cheese, And Tomato
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked penne pasta; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup fat-free milk; 4 center-cut bacon slices; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Gruyere cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/2 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach (3 cups packed); 1 pint grape tomatoes; 3 tablespoons shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup fat-free milk
4 center-cut bacon slices
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Gruyere cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach (3 cups packed)
1 pint grape tomatoes
3 tablespoons shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2
While pasta cooks, place flour in a small bowl, and gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until well blended.
3
Cook bacon in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings in pan; crumble bacon, and set aside. Add garlic to drippings in pan; saute 30 seconds. Add milk mixture, and cook over medium heat 4 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally. Remove pan from heat; add Gruyere, salt, and pepper, stirring until cheese melts.
4
Drain pasta. Combine pasta, cheese sauce, crumbled bacon, basil, spinach, and tomatoes; toss. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

1298

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups uncooked penne pasta, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 cup fat-free milk, 4 center-cut bacon slices, and more.

Yes, Penne With Bacon, Cheese, And Tomato 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.

Penne With Bacon, Cheese, And Tomato

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