What's for dinner 11/01/10: Linguine with Garlic Sauce & Cream Corn

Tonight's Feingold friendly meal was very good and complements of Taste of Home.  I can tell you I will be making this again.  This is a nice combo of crunchy, salty & creamy...Linguine with garlic cream sauce YUMMY!!!

 

 

Linguine with Garlic Sauce Recipe
Serves 4-6

Ingredients

• 12 ounces uncooked linguine
• 1/2 pound sliced bacon, diced
• 5 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1-1/4 cups 2% milk
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted (I used walnuts because pine nuts are expensive)

Directions

• Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings.
• In the drippings, saute spinach and onion until spinach is wilted and onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the milk, cream cheese, butter, salt, nutmeg and pepper; stir until smooth. Stir in pine nuts and bacon; heat through. Drain pasta; toss with sauce.

VERDICT: This was really good, I have been asked to make this again.  As I mentioned I used walnuts because I had it on hand and pine nuts are not in my budget at about $20 a pound.  The sauce was so creamy and a good combo with the nuts, bacon & cream.