I Dream Of Spinach

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 pound bacon, chopped
• 1/4 cup reserved bacon drippings
• 2 cups fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained and squeezed dry
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped (optional)
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 2 cups alfredo sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked rotini pasta
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. reserve 1/4 cup of bacon drippings in the skillet.
• place asparagus, spinach, and garlic into the skillet with the bacon drippings; cook and stir over medium heat until the asparagus is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
• sprinkle in lemon zest and toss to combine; thoroughly mix in bacon and alfredo sauce. reduce heat to medium-low and bring sauce to a simmer.
• fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. stir in rotini and return to a boil. cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still slightly firm, about 8 minutes. drain well.
• transfer the rotini to a serving bowl and top with alfredo sauce mixture.
• sprinkle with parmesan cheese to serve.