Orecchiette With Spinach, Garlic, and Bacon Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 25 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes
🥢 Servings: 8
🍽️ Yield: N/A
Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Orecchiette With Spinach, Garlic, and Bacon recipe. It’s a quick and easy dish perfect for lunch or snacks, especially for beginner cooks. With the savory essence of pork, the freshness of vegetables, and the richness of olive oil, this European-inspired creation promises to tantalize your taste buds in under 60 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 box frozen spinach
- 6-8 strips of bacon
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 336.6
- Fat Content: 12.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 11.6mg
- Sodium Content: 173.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 45.6g
- Fiber Content: 3.2g
- Sugar Content: 1.7g
- Protein Content: 11.1g
Instructions
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Cook Pasta: Begin by cooking the pasta according to the instructions on the box. Ensure it’s cooked al dente for the perfect texture.
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Prepare Spinach: While the pasta is cooking, defrost the frozen spinach in the microwave following the package instructions. Set aside.
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Fry Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, fry the strips of bacon until crispy. Once cooked, remove from the skillet and set aside to cool. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into smaller pieces.
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Sauté Onion and Garlic: In the same skillet, using the leftover bacon grease or adding olive oil if needed, sauté the chopped onion until tender and translucent. Then, add minced garlic cloves and sauté for an additional two minutes until fragrant.
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Combine Spinach and Bacon: Add the defrosted spinach to the skillet with the onions and garlic. Mix well to combine. Then, add the crumbled bacon into the mixture, stirring until evenly distributed.
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Keep Warm: Reduce the heat to low to keep the spinach and bacon mixture warm while waiting for the pasta to finish cooking.
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Combine and Serve: Once the pasta is cooked al dente, drain it and transfer it to shallow serving bowls. Spoon the warm spinach and bacon mixture generously over the pasta.
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Garnish and Enjoy: For an extra burst of flavor, sprinkle grated cheese over the top before serving. Pair with a side salad or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Serving Suggestion
Enhance the dish with a sprinkle of your favorite grated cheese, such as Parmesan or Pecorino Romano, for an added depth of flavor. Serve alongside a crisp green salad dressed with a light vinaigrette to complement the richness of the pasta. Enjoy this savory delight with friends and family, savoring each delicious bite!
