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Bacon Broccoli Cajun Pasta

Serves- 6 Cooking Time- 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces rigatoni pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 10  slices bacon chopped
  • 1 cup  white wine
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup Cajun spice
  • 1 cup  shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 10  cloves garlic minced
  • 2 bunches broccoli cut in small pieces
  • 4 ounces fresh spinach

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to box instructions, drain and toss with olive oil.
  • Add chopped bacon to a large skillet and cook over medium heat for about 8 minutes, or until it begins to crisp.
  • Drain bacon grease.
  • Add in white wine and scrape the pan to deglaze.
  • Add in cream cheese and heavy cream, stirring to melt the cream cheese.
  • Mix in Cajun spice, cheese and garlic.
  • Add in broccoli and stir to combine. Cover with lid and cook for 5-6 minutes.
  • Add in the spinach, stir, and then cover and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to wilt the spinach.
  • Toss the pasta sauce with the pasta and serve.