BLT Pasta

All the flavors of your favorite BLT sandwich, from smoky bacon to fresh tomatoes, come together in this quick and easy one-pot pasta that will become a favorite summer weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

-3 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth
-8 oz uncooked penne pasta (2 1/3 cups)
-1/4 teaspoon black pepper
-2 tablespoons butter
-1 bag (5 oz) fresh baby spinach
-1 1/2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
-1 package (12 oz) applewood smoked bacon, cooked and coarsely chopped
-Shredded Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh chives or chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps

1. In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat chicken broth, pasta and black pepper to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered 11 to 14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most of liquid is absorbed.
2. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in butter until melted. Gradually add spinach, stirring constantly, until starting to wilt. Remove from heat; stir in tomatoes and bacon. Top with remaining ingredients.