BLT Penne Pasta Toss
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- Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
8 ounces dry whole wheat penne pasta4 ounces Laughing Cow Swiss Cheese Wedges, cut into cubes (use cream cheese, if desired)1 cup milk1 ounce fresh grated Parmesan cheese4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled2 cups fresh baby spinach1 cup grape tomatoes1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/8 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
In a large pot of boiling salted water, add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, add Laughing Cow cheese, milk and Parmesan - heat over medium-high, whisking constantly, cheese melts and the mixture is well-blended, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in bacon, spinach, tomatoes, Italian seasoning and nutmeg - reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring, until thoroughly heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove sauce from heat, add drained pasta and toss well to coat. Season to taste with salt and fresh ground black pepper, if desired.
Makes 4 servings.
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MYLINDA142.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, add Laughing Cow cheese, milk and Parmesan - heat over medium-high, whisking constantly, cheese melts and the mixture is well-blended, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in bacon, spinach, tomatoes, Italian seasoning and nutmeg - reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring, until thoroughly heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove sauce from heat, add drained pasta and toss well to coat. Season to taste with salt and fresh ground black pepper, if desired.
Makes 4 servings.
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MYLINDA142.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 481.5
- Total Fat: 14.6 g
- Cholesterol: 43.7 mg
- Sodium: 993.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 58.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.0 g
- Protein: 27.7 g
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