Baked Bacon & Spinach Pasta
A cheesy, bacon-laced pasta dish with wilted spinach, baked to golden perfection for a creamy, indulgent meal. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs pasta, bacon, spinach for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 8 oz diced bacon
- 4 cups fresh packed spinach
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 beaten eggs
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine 12 oz penne pasta, 8 oz diced bacon, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss to coat.
- Step 2: Spread the mixture in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with 4 cups fresh spinach, 1 cup grated parmesan, and 1 cup whole milk. Stir to combine.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 beaten eggs and 1/4 cup water. Pour the egg mixture over the pasta, then sprinkle an additional 1/4 cup parmesan on top.
- Step 4: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and the pasta is tender. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving, garnished with additional parmesan.
