Description
Chef John’s BLT Pasta is a delightful and innovative dish that combines the classic flavors of a BLT sandwich with pasta for a unique and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they start to soften.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the bacon, tomatoes, and spinach mixture.
- Drizzle the mayonnaise mixture over the pasta and toss to combine.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or onions for extra flavor.
- This dish can be served warm or cold as a pasta salad.
- For a lighter version, use turkey bacon or a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: BLT Pasta, Chef John's Recipe, Pasta Dish, Quick Dinner