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Penne Pasta with Spinach and Bacon

SUBMITTED BY: Jean Tagliere  PHOTO BY: Allrecipes 

"This is a quick light meal. Wilted spinach, bacon and tomatoes are tossed with penne pasta. Good for any season and will compliment anything."
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This recipe has been rated 481 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

DIRECTIONS

  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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 30, 2007 by mama2006 
I always follow the recipe EXACTLY the first time I make it if I am planning on doing a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 2, 2007 by Server33 
VERY GOOD! Just a couple upgrades...I used a pound of bacon and almost 2 pounds of pasta. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 11, 2008 by COURTNEYGRIFF 
Ok-I change some of the recipes I use from this site-I usually hate it when people do it, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 7, 2007 by Sandra C 
I made this a second time and made some changes to make it taste better. I removed my bacon... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 13, 2004 by KATERINAJB 
This recipe turned out great, with one fairly major change on my part. Mine is not a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 31, 2006 by treycamey 
I knew this recipe was a winner when my husband exclaimed, "Wow! This tastes like restaurant... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 30, 2007 by EMMANADINE 
I took the bacon out when it was done cooking and then added it back in at the end so it would... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 20, 2007 by beverly 
Very good as is, however, in order to make it a less fattening, replace chicken broth for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 22, 2005 by Tara 
This is a great dish, and is so easy that it has replaced my default pasta dinner of spaghetti... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 18, 2007 by Sweetpea 
Love it! We added fresh mushrooms and used whole wheat pasta. I don't usually eat cooked... MORE

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Photo by Jean Tagliere

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Holland, Michigan, USA

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Nutritional Information
Penne Pasta with Spinach and Bacon

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 518

  • Total Fat: 14.9g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Total Carbs: 73.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 6.6g
  • Protein: 21g

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