Skillet-Toasted Penne With Bacon And Spinach Recipe

Name: Skillet-Toasted Penne With Bacon And Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson); 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta; 1/2 cup sliced shallots; 8 garlic cloves, sliced; 4 center-cut bacon slices, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 6 ounces baby spinach; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.5 ounces grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (about 2 tablespoons); Oregano leaves (optional)

Servings: persons

6 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1/2 cup sliced shallots
8 garlic cloves, sliced
4 center-cut bacon slices, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
6 ounces baby spinach
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
0.5 ounces grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (about 2 tablespoons)
Oregano leaves (optional)

1
Bring stock to a simmer in a saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.
2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add pasta; cook 5 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Remove pasta from pan.
3
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, shallots, garlic, and bacon to pan; cook 4 minutes or until browned. Remove bacon mixture from pan. Reduce heat to medium-low. Return pasta to pan. Add stock, 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of stock is nearly absorbed before adding the next (about 35 minutes total), stirring frequently. Stir in bacon mixture, juice, rind, spinach, salt, and cheese. Garnish with oregano, if desired.

1735

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

170

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: 6 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson), 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta, 1/2 cup sliced shallots, and more.

Yes, Skillet-Toasted Penne With Bacon And Spinach 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.

Skillet-Toasted Penne With Bacon And Spinach

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