Penne Pasta with Spinach and Bacon
Description
This bacon spinach pasta is a quick, light meal. Wilted spinach, bacon, and tomatoes are tossed with penne pasta. Good for any season and will complement anything.
Ingredients
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1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
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1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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6 slices bacon, chopped
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2 tablespoons minced garlic
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
Directions
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, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
3
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.
4
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.