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How To Make Kale & Smoky Bacon Pasta
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of whole wheat pasta
- 4 slices of smoky bacon, chopped
- 1 bunch of kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
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In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add the chopped kale to the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes until wilted.
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Add the cooked pasta and crispy bacon back to the skillet. Toss to combine and heat through.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 380kcal
- Total Fat : 9g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 10mg
- Sodium : 300mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 60g
- Dietary Fiber : 8g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 20g
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