Penne Pasta with Spinach and Bacon

I tried a new recipe the other night and it was a winner! The success of a recipe around here is usually shown by how many helpings everyone has. Nathan had 4 huge helpings and Stephen had 3 so this one is a keeper. :-) I tweaked it a bit to make it my own.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta (I used whole wheat), and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place 1/2 lb. bacon in skillet, and cook until brown and crisp.
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Add 3 cloves, finely minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
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Stir in two 14 oz. cans of diced tomatoes and cook until heated through.
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Rinse 1 bag of baby spinach leaves and add to the skillet.
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Cook until wilted. Add freshly ground pepper and a pinch or two of salt.
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Pour over the penne pasta and toss until well mixed. Serve with romano cheese sprinkled on top.
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Enjoy!

Comments

  1. We love anything with pasta, especially spinach. That looks so good Terri.

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  2. i love new pasta dishes and anything with bacon HAS to be good! i think I have everything for this recipe... maybe, for dinner tonight!
    Thanks Terri.
    but my goodness.... 3 & 4 helpings!!! yikes, and i thought my boys ate alot. But they are only 10 & 12, i guess i better prepare myself for the future (it's only a few years away and i'll have 2 teen boys!).

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