Penne Pasta with Bacon and Pan-Roasted Tomatoes
Brûléed Plums with Sweetened Sour Cream
Ingredients
- 8 oz whole wheat penne pasta
- 8 slices center-cut bacon
- 1 Tbsp jarred minced garlic
- 2 pints multicolored grape tomatoes
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp; drain bacon, reserving 2 Tbsp drippings in skillet. Break bacon into large pieces.
- Add garlic to hot drippings; cook 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tomatoes are about to burst. Add wine; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in basil.
- Combine pasta, bacon, and tomato mixture; sprinkle each serving with cheese. Garnish with additional basil leaves, if desired.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 6 plums, halved
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar, divided
- 6 Tbsp reduced-fat sour cream
Side Dish Instructions
- Preheat broiler. Place plums, cut sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; sprinkle with 3 Tbsp sugar.
- Broil 2 minutes or until sugar is melted and beginning to brown.
- Meanwhile, stir together sour cream and 1 Tbsp sugar. Serve plums with sour cream mixture.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
276
|
98
|
374
|
| Fat (g) | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Protein (g) | 13 | 2 | 15 |
| Carb (g) | 32 | 19 | 51 |
| Fiber (g) | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Sodium (mg) | 482 | 13 | 495 |
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