Penne Pasta with Spinach and Bacon

Penne Pasta with Spinach and Bacon

Recipe by Jean Tagliere from allrecipes.com

25 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
  • 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

Instructions

  • Place spinach into a colander in the sink; set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  • While penne is cooking, 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.
  • 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.

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 517
  • Carbohydrate: 74g
  • Fat: 15g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 21g
  • Sugar: 4g

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