This bacon spinach pasta is a quick, light meal. Wilted spinach, bacon, and tomatoes are tossed with penne pasta. Good for any season and will complement anything.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
517 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
Step 2
Place spinach into a colander in the sink; set aside.
Step 3
While penne is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir bacon in hot oil until browned and crisp. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes; cook until heated through.
Step 4
Drain hot pasta over spinach in the colander so it wilts. Transfer spinach-pasta mixture to a large serving bowl. Top with bacon-tomato mixture and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; toss until evenly combined.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
