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Mushroom, Bacon & Spinach Whole Wheat Pasta Recipe

Mushrooms, bacon and spinach in a lighter whole wheat pasta recipe that's ready in 30 minutes. Does it get any better than that?

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 2173 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 13 ounce package whole wheat rotini pasta
  • 8 lices Bacon
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 12 ounces crimini mushroom sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 14 ounce can petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup packed spinach leaves, roughly chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

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  1. Cook the pasta (rotini) according to package directions. Drain.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, place the bacon in a large skillet set over medium heat. Cook until the bacon is browned and crisp. Remove the bacon from the skillet, drain on a piece of paper towel, crumble and set aside.
  3. Discard all but 1 teaspoon of the bacon fat and add the olive oil. Add the onion and mushrooms and cook until the onion is tender and the mushrooms are just starting to brown. Add the garlic and dried oregano, and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Add the cooked pasta, spinach leaves and cooked bacon to the tomato mixture. Toss to coat the pasta and wilt the spinach.
  6. Serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Cup Calories 217.3kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 37.7g (13%) Protein 10.2g (20%) Fat 3.5g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.6g (3%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 344.6mg (14%) Fiber 6.2g (25%) Sugar 3.8g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2173

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Cup
Calories 217.3kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 37.7g 13%
Protein 10.2g 20%
Fat 3.5g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.6g 3%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 344.6mg 14%
Fiber 6.2g 25%
Sugar 3.8g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.