Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Bacon, Shrimp, and Watercress

Ingredients

• 0.8 teaspoon pepper black
• 1 tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin
• 1 small onion finely chopped
• 1 pound shrimp 
• 1 slice bacon thick-cut
• 1 bunch watercress chopped
• 8 ounces pasta like spaghetti whole-wheat

Equipment

• frying pan
• paper towels

Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to the label until al dente. Reserve 3 TBSP cooking liquid; drain.
2. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Cool on paper towels, crumble, and reserve.
3. Add oil and onion to skillet. Cook until soft (5-7 minutes).
4. Add shrimp. Raise heat to medium-high; cook until opaque (5-6 minutes). Toss in watercress, pasta with water, bacon, pepper, and red pepper.