3254. RAVIOLI with APPLES, BACON and SPINACH

serves four


16 ounces fresh or frozen cheese ravioli 

6 slices bacon 

2 tablespoons olive oil 

2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 

1 crisp red apple (Braeburn or Gala), quartered and thinly sliced 

1 bunch fresh spinach, thick stems discarded 

Kosher salt and pepper 

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 

 

Cook the ravioli according to package directions. Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate; break into pieces when cool. Wipe out the skillet; heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the apple; cook, tossing, for 1 minute. Add the spinach, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook, tossing, until beginning to wilt, 1 to 2 minutes. Fold in the lemon juice and bacon. Serve over the ravioli.

 

 

bacon recipe source: Woman's Day Kitchen, 300 W 57th Street, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10019