Spinach and Bacon Pasta Toss

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Delicious and healthy!

posted by

KarenNielsen01

on 6/11/2009

time

prep:

15 min

total:

25 min

servings

total:

8 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

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What You Need

lb. wide egg noodles, uncooked

3/4

cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

pt. cherry tomatoes, halved

lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped

bag (6 oz.) fresh baby spinach leaves (4 cups)

cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend, divided

slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled

Make It

COOK noodles as directed on package. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.

MEANWHILE, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 to 7 min. or until cooked through. Add tomatoes; cook 1 min., stirring occasionally. Stir in noodles and reserved 1/2 cup cooking water. Remove from heat.

ADD spinach, 1/2 cup of the cheese and the bacon; toss lightly to combine. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

* Made with quality cheeses crafted in the USA.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Healthy Living

Save 40 calories and 5 grams of fat per serving by preparing with KRAFT Light Zesty Italian Dressing and KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese. Try our healthy living version of Spinach and Bacon Pasta Toss.

Substitute

Use any variety of pasta including whole wheat pasta to make this fresh and flavorful dish.

How to Clean Spinach

Spinach can hold a lot of dirt and must be thoroughly washed before using. To clean, fill a large bowl with water, then swish spinach around in water until most of the dirt comes off. Repeat process 2 or 3 times, using clean water each time, until no more dirt clings to the spinach. Rinse thoroughly under running water and remove hard stems. Spin dry in salad spinner and/or pat dry with paper towels. Use immediately or store in refrigerator up to 4 days.

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Michellekp

posted:5/30/2007

I've made this dish twice and it was a hit both times. A great way to get my picky kids to eat their spinach!

meglintine

posted:5/10/2007

Easy and delicious. The pasta absorbs the smoky bacon flavor - superb.

a cook

posted:5/10/2007

Light, easy and good. The guys confirmed that I could make it again. Would use less noodles next time however.

patal2

posted:4/26/2007

very good dish next time I would add more dressing.

cindij1

posted:4/25/2007

This was a different, delicious pasta recipe. The sauce was light but tasty and both kids (even the picky 2-year old!) liked it. I used frozen spinach since I didn't have fresh on hand.

unwatson

posted:4/20/2007

This looked so good, but it was bland and disappointing! Bummer!

weidle

posted:4/15/2007

I made it with turkey bacon once and once with bacon bits. It is easy, colorful and a great way to get veggies into my family

nursemom#1

posted:4/14/2007

I used 1/2 of a 9 oz. pack of spinach for dinner since there were only 3 of us.Next day I added the rest of the bag and the fresh spinach made it not a leftover...Plan to make for company and chuch.

gracepratt

posted:4/2/2007

I thought this was one husband would be just okay with... BUT, by the time he was done eating it, he was already asking me to make it again!!

cjohnson872

posted:3/27/2007

First time to make this, I quadrupled the recipe for our Women's Retreat main dinner course. It was EXACTLY the correct amount for 32 persons and was the hit of the event! I highly recommend this recipe for light fare. (Make sure you have the right vessels for this quantity.) The only complaint was from a picky lactose intolerant person who let me know too late to leave out cheese in her portion. But, overall, this has wonderful presentation and flavor. Added a side of a deviled egg and muffin, and angel food cake for dessert. Thanks Kraft for making me look good!