Pasta with Bacon, Cheese, and Tomato

Yum! This is a weight watches recipes that I stole from another blog. I have to say, it is pretty darn good and very versatile. You can change up the cheese, pasta, and veggies in this dish fairly easily to fit your tastes. For us, it was perfect the way it was and with some pieces of baked chicken thrown in. A very good, healthy one dish meal. I cut the recipe below in half (except for the bacon) and it was a good amount for my husband and I to share.

Pasta with Bacon, Cheese, and Tomato
Source: Stephanie Cooks
Ingredients:
2 c uncooked pasta
2 tbs flour
1 c milk
4 center-cut bacon slices
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 c shredded Gruyere cheese (I used mozzarella)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 c chopped fresh basil (I omitted)
3 c baby fresh spinach
1 pint grape tomatoes
3 tbs Parmesan cheese

Directions:
Cook the pasta according to directions, drain and set aside.

While pasta is cooking, place the flour in a small bowl. Add milk gradually, whisking until well blended.

Cook bacon in a medium saucepan. Remove from pan and finely chop.

Drain excess grease. Add garlic to the pan, saute 30 seconds. Add milk and cook until thick, about 4 minutes.

Remove from the heat. Stir in the Gruyere and seasonings, stir until well combined.

Add pasta, bacon, spinach, and tomatoes. Stir until spinach wilts slightly. Top with Parmesan.