Noodles with Bacon, Apples & Spinach {+ More Easy Noodle Recipes!}

This easy noodle recipe is made with just seven ingredients, including No Yolks noodles, apples, bacon, and spinach.  Super simple, super tasty.  Plus, find several more quick noodle recipes for weeknight meals!

Disclosure:  This post was sponsored by No Yolks as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

Who feels like they have endless amounts of time in the day to leisurely spend doing whatever their heart desires?  Time to whip up four course dinners on weeknights, sit down to your relaxing meal, and maybe even settle in for a post-dinner bubble bath?

Anyone? 

Bueller?  Bueller?

Ladies, I’m sure you’re shaking your head right now thinking “Is she kidding?!  I barely have time to get dinner on the table.”  And believe me, I get it.  Most of us are trying to balance work, a training or fitness routine, keeping the house clean, maybe some kiddos running around…life can be crazy town.

That’s why I wanted to bring you some easy meal ideas today.  These are dishes that only take 30 minutes or less to put together at night.  They’re perfect for those nights when you want to get something relatively balanced on the table, but don’t have time to make a big to-do out of it.

All of them use a favorite ingredient of mine – No Yolks noodles.  I mean, isn’t loving noodles a prerequisite for being a runner? 😉

This egg noodle alternative is made using egg whites, and is low in sodium and unhealthy fats.  For all my fellow runner and triathlete readers here, these noodles are great to include in a meal the night before a big training session or race.  {Hello, carbohydrates to fuel those muscles.} 

No Yolks has several different varieties to fit your recipe needs, and even makes a whole grain version.  I try to use their whole grain noodles most of the time, but love mixing in some regular broad style noodles to my routine too.  {They are just so delish, and have the perfect fluffy yet firm texture.}

Below are some simple ideas for ways to use No Yolks noodles for your hectic weeknight meals.  You can choose the noodle style and type that works best for you, since No Yolks has many different varieties (i.e. broad, stir fry, dumpling, etc).  And I’ve included a specific quick noodle recipe with apples, bacon, and spinach – one of my favs!

5 Easy Noodle Recipe Ideas

1)  Make a tasty stir fry using sautéed vegetables and cooked noodles.  For a super quick option, buy a frozen bag of vegetables to eliminate any time spent chopping.  Heat up the veggies on the stovetop until tender, then mix in your cooked noodles and sauce.  You can go traditional style and season with low sodium soy sauce, get a little sweeter with a teriyaki sauce, or you can go Thai style and add a tasty peanut sauce.

2)  Add them to your favorite homemade or store-bought vegetable soup.  Heat the soup in a pot on the stove.  Stir in a handful or two of uncooked noodles about 10-15 minutes before your soup is ready to be served, or add cooked noodles 2-3 minutes before serving time.  They’ll help bulk up the soup and make it more hearty and filling.

3)  A pesto noodle dish?  Yes please!  Drizzle olive oil on some asparagus and cherry tomatoes, and roast in the oven at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes.  Toss with cooked No Yolks noodles and your favorite homemade or store-bought pesto.  Top with a little shredded parmesan.  YUM!

4)  Create a spicy pork noodle bowl.  Simply brown ground pork in a skillet, and then stir in equal parts soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sriracha (about 1-2 tbsp each).  Mix in greens of your choice (think spinach, bok choy, kale, etc) and cook until just wilted, then toss it all together with cooked noodles.  Top with some sliced scallions.

5) Try my easy noodle recipe with bacon, apples, and spinach featured at the bottom of this post!  It’s done in less than 30 minutes and is made with just 7 ingredients.

Need more quick noodle recipes?

If you’re in the need for more recipe inspiration, don’t forget to check out the No Yolks website for creative, out of the box ways to use these noodles.  Here’s one sneak peek at what you’ll find – a tasty and quick spicy Korean noodle bowl!

And without further ado, here’s the bacon & apple noodle dish recipe for ya!

Noodles with Bacon, Apple, and Spinach

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This easy noodle recipe is made with No Yolks noodles, apples, bacon and spinach. Seven ingredients means super simple, yet still very tasty.  

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Servings 4

Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 6 ounces uncooked No Yolks noodles (half of a 12 ounce bag)
• 5 slices bacon
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 large apples, peeled and diced
• 1 large lemon, juiced
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 5 ounce package baby spinach (or any green that you prefer)

Instructions

 

• Cook No Yolks noodles according to package directions. When noodles are done, drain and set aside for the time being.
• Meanwhile, add bacon to a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until cooked through. Remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate and set aside. At this point you should wipe out any burnt bits from the skillet, but leave most of the bacon grease to continue cooking.
• Place skillet back over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, until tender
• Add apples to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes. Add garlic, baby spinach, and juice from the lemon. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until greens have cooked down.
• Chop the cooked bacon and add that to the skillet, along with the cooked pasta. Toss everything together and remove from heat. Enjoy!

Notes

Notes:

In step 5, you can also add additional lemon juice or butter to taste.  I find the ingredients as written work perfectly, but if you prefer a more coated pasta you may find you like a little extra lemon juice or some butter tossed in at the end.

You can also sprinkle a little parmesan or add a little ricotta if you'd like.

 

Nutrition analysis (approximate per serving):

280 calories, 7 g fat, 2 g sat fat, 120 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 9 g protein, Vitamin A: 67%, Vitamin C: 38%, Calcium: 7%, Iron: 16%

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal

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Chrissy Carroll

Chrissy Carroll is a Registered Dietitian and USAT Level I Triathlon Coach. She specializes in sharing nutrition and fitness tips, as well as recipes, for runners, triathletes, and active women.Chrissy holds a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, a Masters Degree in Public Health, and is also an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer.

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