Ravioli with Spinach and Bacon

Ravioli with Spinach and Bacon - from RealSimple via dutchgirl


Ingredients


* 1 pound ravioli (fresh or frozen)
* 6 slices bacon
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 2 cloves garlic, sliced
* 2 bunches fresh spinach, thick stems removed (about 8 cups)
* kosher salt and black pepper
* 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions


* 1 Cook the ravioli according to the package directions. Drain and divide among bowls.

* 2 Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes; transfer to a paper towel–lined plate. Crumble.

* 3 Wipe out the skillet and heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the spinach, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, tossing, until just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.

* 4 Stir the bacon and lemon juice into the spinach. Spoon the mixture over the ravioli.

By Sara Quessenberry, May 2009

Note: Dutchgirl usually adds toasted pine nuts and fresh Parmesan on the top!