Penne Pasta with Spinach and Bacon

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Description

This is a quick light meal. Wilted spinach, bacon and tomatoes are tossed with penne pasta. Good for any season and will complement anything.

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces

Instructions

  1. Place spinach into a colander in the sink; set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook
  3. stirring occasionally
  4. until tender yet firm to the bite
  5. about 11 minutes.
  6. While penne is cooking
  7. heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir bacon in hot oil until browned and crisp. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes; cook until heated through.
  8. Drain hot pasta over spinach in the colander so it wilts. Transfer spinach-pasta mixture to a large serving bowl. Top with bacon-tomato mixture and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; toss until evenly combined.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Servings: 4

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