1 (16 oz.) pkg. fettuccine pasta, uncooked
2 (10 oz. ea.) pkgs. frozen creamed spinach
1/2 lb. bacon, crisply cooked & crumbled
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese, divided
pepper, to taste

Prepare fettuccine as directed on package; drain, reserving 3/4 cup of cooking liquid. Return fettuccine and reserved liquid to saucepan. Microwave spinach as directed on package.

Add spinach, bacon and garlic powder to saucepan, mix well. Transfer to a serving dish; stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Add pepper to taste, sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Submitted by: Judy Brannock