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Bacon, Spinach Caramelized Onion Pasta

A hearty and flavor-packed pasta dish that is sure to win over your taste buds. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Pasta
Servings: 4
Calories: 396cal

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces of whole wheat penne pasta
  • 4 ounces of chopped bacon
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
  • 1 cup generousof spinach
  • salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste
  • 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese sprinkles

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, add your bacon and cook for 1-2 mins until bacon is halfway done
  • In that same pan, and some butter, sugar, spices, and onion; sautee until the onion becomes tender, and bacon starts to crisp up.
  • Boil pasta in salted water until al dente
  • Once the pasta is done, drain it loosely, but leave a tiny amount of water and add it to the skillet with the bacon, and onion mixture.
  • Mix in the spinach and stir until tender
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 396cal | Carbohydrates: 40.9g | Protein: 14.1g | Fat: 20.9g | Cholesterol: 40.9mg | Sodium: 367.5mg | Sugar: 7.7g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 6.6mg