BLT Skillet

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 2 servings

This quick weeknight meal reminds me of a BLT, with its chunks of bacon and tomato. The whole wheat linguine gives the skillet dish extra flavor and texture. —Edrie O'Brien, Denver, Colorado

Ingredients

4 ounces uncooked whole wheat linguine
4 bacon strips, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1 plum tomato, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Directions

Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings.
In the drippings, saute tomato and garlic for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Stir in the bacon, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Drain linguine; add to the skillet. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 314 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 682mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 7g fiber), 14g protein.

This quick weeknight meal reminds me of a BLT, with its chunks of bacon and tomato. The whole wheat linguine gives the skillet dish extra flavor and texture. —Edrie O'Brien, Denver, Colorado

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