Dinner

Penne Pasta with Spinach and Bacon is for Dinner.

Penne Pasta with Spinach and Bacon takes several minutes to prepare.

Penne Pasta with Spinach and Bacon takes several minutes to cook.

Penne Pasta with Spinach and Bacon makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Penne Pasta with Spinach and Bacon are:

12 ounces penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
6 slices bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
14.5 ounces can diced tomatoes
1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces

Here is how you make Penne Pasta with Spinach and Bacon:

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.Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user STREGA*LUNA.

The nutritional information for Penne Pasta with Spinach and Bacon is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 290.0

• Total Fat: 6.9 g
• Cholesterol: 4.0 mg
• Sodium: 234.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 45.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
• Protein: 10.2 g