You don’t need bread to make a delicious bacon, lettuce, and tomato meal that will have the whole family clamoring for more. Try a Pasta BLT for a tasty main dish that is a feast for the eyes as well as being a delight to the palate.
Ingredients
- 3 ½ chicken broth
- 2 ½ cups uncooked penne pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 lb. package bacon
- ¼ tsp fresh ground black pepper
- Optional Toppings
- Shredded Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh basil leaves, coarse ground sea salt
Instructions
- Pour chicken broth into a large saucepan or Dutch oven and heat to a boil. Add penne pasta and fresh ground black pepper. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally until most of the broth is absorb, approximately 10-15 minutes.
- While the pasta simmers, fry bacon to desired crispness, and break into coarse pieces.
- Once the pasta is al dente, stir in the butter until melted. Remove pasta from heat and pour into a large serving bowl. Toss in baby spinach, bacon pieces, and tomato halves. Top with your preference of chopped basil and Parmesan cheese. Salt to taste.