Whether or not you're on a gluten-free diet, you'll be glad you discovered this linguini. Besides omitting eggs and adding fresh green vegetables, this recipe uses gluten-free pasta. Look for it in the HealthMarket section at your local Hy-Vee.

Gluten-Free Linguini Chicken Carbonara

In a small bowl, combine milk, cheese and pepper; set aside.

In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions (do not overcook), using salted water; add broccolette during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain mixture; do not rinse.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain well on paper towel; reserve drippings in skillet. Coarsely crumble bacon; set aside. 

Add shallot and garlic to skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add milk mixture to pan; cook and stir until thick and creamy.

Stir in hot pasta mixture, chicken, spinach, bacon and parsley; heat through. Serve immediately, topped with pine nuts.