Lightened BLT Pasta

"I found a similar recipe in a magazine but lightened it up. Enjoy"
 
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Ready In:
30mins
Ingredients:
13
Serves:
6-8
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ingredients

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directions

  • Cook pasta accordin to package directions. Drain and remove from heat. Reserve 1 cup of the salted pasta water.
  • Cook bacon in a skillet coated with non-stick cooking spray until browned and crispy. Add scallions and cook 1-2 minutes. Season with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 more minute.
  • Add tomato paste, and cook for 1 minute. Add cream cheese, cook for 1 minute. Add the reserved pasta water. Bring to a boil. Add grated Parmiggiano-Reggiano cheese. Add pasta and remove pan from heat.
  • Add tomatoes, arugula, and basil. Stir gently.
  • Place in individual ramekins or one large casserole. Bake at 500 degrees for 5-6 minutes. Serve.

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<p>I am a pretty good home cook and a Food Network junkie. Every time I host an event or create a new dish, my confidence grows....I'm always testing new ideas and sometimes (I'm a nerd) that dreams in food.</p> <p>I was&nbsp;proud to have one of my recipes chosen as RecipeZaar's Recipe of the Day on 11/27/09 with my Turkey, Cranberry, &amp; Pesto Sandwich. &nbsp;I also had the opportunity to cook at the Aetna Healthy Food Fight competition in Los Angeles last summer - talk about pressure!</p>
 
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