PASTA WITH BACON, TOMATOES AND SPINACH

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Tri-color fettuccini pasta gets even more colorful (and flavorful) when it's tossed with bacon, baby spinach leaves and fresh grape tomatoes.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 20m

Yield 5 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb. tri-color fettuccine, uncooked
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing
1 pkg. (6 oz.) baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 Tbsp. drippings from skillet. Add garlic to reserved drippings in skillet; cook and stir 1 min. Add tomatoes and dressing; cook and stir 2 min. or until heated through.
  • Place spinach in colander. Pour pasta with cooking water over spinach; drain well. Add to tomato mixture in skillet; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 10 g

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