Penne Pasta With Spinach And Bacon

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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
• 1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add the penne pasta, and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
• 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.
• 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.