PENNE WITH SUN DRIED TOMATOES

By stepjo7269

Ingredients

• Directions:
• 1 cup sundried tomatoes
• 3 cups sliced mushrooms
• 4 cups penne pasta (about 12 oz)
• 4 slices raw bacon; cut crosswise into 1/2 inch sections
• 3 cloves garlic; minced
• 1 red onion. sliced into rings
• 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
• 1 T. crushed red pepper flakes
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• 2 T. parmesan cheese
• 2 T. chopped fresh parsley
• ●Pour 1 cup boiling water over sun-dried tomatoes and let soak for 5 minutes. Drain and chop. Set aside.
• ●Place mushrooms in a medium bowl with 1/4 c. water. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• ●Cook penne according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
• ●Cook bacon in a large skillet over med-high heat until crisp. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute. Do NOT discard drippings!
• ●Add onions, spinach, sundried tomates, cooked mushrooms, basil and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir for 4 - 5 minutes until onions are tender.
• ●Toss bacon/vegetable mixture with hot pasta until evenly distributed.
• ●Divide pasta between 4 serving dishes.
• ●Top each with freshly ground pepper and 1/4 of the Parmesan cheese.
• ●Sprinkle with parsley.
• ●Serve immediately

Preparation

Step 1

427 calories/serving