Bacon Tomato Spinach Ravioli Toss Recipes

Steps:

• Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil and cook ravioli according to package directions.
• Add 2 tbsp olive oil to a large metal skillet and heat on high for 2-3 minutes until very hot.
• Add chopped bacon (it should immediately sizzle) and cook on medium heat until bacon is completely cooked and all fatty pieces have been cooked down.
• Drain the bacon reserving 2 tbsp of drippings.
• Add the minced garlic and chopped roma tomatoes to the skillet and continue cooking on medium heat for 2 minutes.
• Add the fresh baby spinach and sliced green onions and stir to coat the spinach so it will cook down, approximately 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the cooked ravioli and toss, and continue cooking on medium heat for 2-3 more minutes to ensure the entire dish is hot.
• Can be served with freshly grated parmigiano reggiano cheese and garlic bread if you wish. Enjoy!

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 Tbsp. drippings from skillet. Add garlic to reserved drippings in skillet; cook and stir 1 min. Add tomatoes and dressing; cook and stir 2 min. or until heated through.
• Place spinach in colander. Pour pasta with cooking water over spinach; drain well. Add to tomato mixture in skillet; mix lightly.

Steps:

• Cook noodles as directed on package. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
• Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 to 7 min. or until cooked through. Add tomatoes; cook 1 min., stirring occasionally. Stir in noodles and reserved 1/2 cup cooking water. Remove from heat.
• Add spinach, 1/2 cup of the cheese and the bacon; toss lightly to combine. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.