Penne Pasta with Spinach & Bacon

By BearForce

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

• 1-1/2 (12 ounce) packages penne pasta
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 9 slices bacon, chopped
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1-1/2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1-1/2 bunches fresh spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces

Preparation

Step 1

1.Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta, and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

2.Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place bacon in the skillet, and cook until browned and crisp. Add garlic, and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook until heated through.

3.Place the spinach into a colander, and drain the hot pasta over it so it is wilted. Transfer to a large serving bowl, and toss with the remaining olive oil, and the bacon and tomato mixture.