Penne Pasta with Spinach and Bacon
From myszreesey 16 years ago
- 15 minutes to make
- Serves 4
"This is a quick light meal. Wilted spinach, bacon and tomatoes are tossed with penne pasta. Good for any season and will compliment anything."
Ingredients
- 1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta shopping list
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided shopping list
- 6 slices bacon, chopped shopping list
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic shopping list
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes shopping list
- 1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces shopping list
How to make it
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta, and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place bacon in the skillet, and cook until browned and crisp. Add garlic, and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook until heated through.
- Place the spinach into a colander, and drain the hot pasta over it so it is wilted. Transfer to a large serving bowl, and toss with the remaining olive oil, and the bacon and tomato mixture.
The Rating
Reviewed by 4 people-
This is a fabulous recipe.
chihuahua
in Sonoma County loved it
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Very easy and good recipe. Love all the flavors here. High 5!
dmajor
in Slidell loved it
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Mmmmm - like a pasta BLT! This would be great served alongside grilled chicken. Thanks for sharing a great recipe! - Natalie
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in Waterville loved it
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