Blt Pasta Recipe

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Blt Pasta
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
  2. Mince the garlic for the bread crumbs in a food processor, add the cubed bread, and process until coarse.
  3. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium: add crumbs and toast until golden, 3-4 minutes, stirring often. Season with salt and set aside.
  4. Saute the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Cook until crisp, then drain on paper-towel. Pour off all but 1 T. drippings.
  6. Caramelize the tomatoes and sugar in the drippings over medium heat.
  7. Cook until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
  8. Add the leeks, saute until wilted, 3-4 minutes.
  9. Deglaze with wine; simmer until liquid is nearly evaporated.
  10. Add the broth, vinegar, and pepper flakes and simmer until reduced by 1/3, about 5 minutes.
  11. Cook the pasta in boiling water according to package directions.
  12. Add the spinach, thyme, and bacon pieces to the sauce.
  13. Transfer the cooked pasta from the pot to the pan using tongs.
  14. Toss to coat.
  15. Season with salt, then transfer to large serving platter or individual plates.
  16. Sprinkle with garlic bread crumbs before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 507.89 Kcal (2126 kJ)
Calories from fat 101.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.31g 17%
Cholesterol 12.32mg 4%
Sodium 683.68mg 28%
Potassium 271.27mg 6%
Total Carbs 80.93g 27%
Sugars 7.87g 31%
Dietary Fiber 3.62g 14%
Protein 17.09g 34%
Vitamin C 8.1mg 13%
Iron 4.5mg 25%
Calcium 60.6mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 167.79 Kcal (703 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.74g 17%
Cholesterol 4.07mg 4%
Sodium 225.87mg 28%
Potassium 89.62mg 6%
Total Carbs 26.74g 27%
Sugars 2.6g 31%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 14%
Protein 5.65g 34%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 13%
Iron 1.5mg 25%
Calcium 20mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.4
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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