Lightened BLT Pasta
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
-
6-8
ingredients
- 16 ounces whole wheat pasta, preferably elbow mac
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup parmiggiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups arugula, cleaned
- 3⁄4 cup basil, fresh and rough chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
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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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Melanie B.
Gilbert, 41
<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 proud to have one of my recipes chosen as RecipeZaar's Recipe of the Day on 11/27/09 with my Turkey, Cranberry, & Pesto Sandwich. I also had the opportunity to cook at the Aetna Healthy Food Fight competition in Los Angeles last summer - talk about pressure!</p>