PASTA WITH KALE, BACON AND PARMESAN

Pasta with Kale, Bacon and Parmesan image

Need a pasta recipe with kale in it? Then try our recipe for Pasta with Kale, Bacon and Parmesan. It's a great way to dress up everyday pasta with delicious results!

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 25m

Yield 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

1/2 lb. tagliatelle pasta, uncooked
8 cups chopped stemmed kale leaves
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic. minced
1/4 cup KRAFT Italian Vinaigrette Dressing made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and stirring kale into the boiling water for the last 2-1/2 min. Drain in colander, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
Cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp; drain. Reserve bacon for later use.
Add onions, garlic and dressing to skillet; cook on medium heat 5 min., stirring frequently. Add reserved cooking water; stir. Bring to boil. Add pasta mixture; mix lightly. Remove from heat.
Top with cheese and reserved bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 500 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 22 g