Penne Pasta With Spinach And Bacon

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces

Recipe

• 1 bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
• 2 add the penne pasta, and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes
• 3 heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• 4 place bacon in the skillet, and cook until browned and crisp.
• 5 add garlic, and cook for about 1 minute.
• 6 stir in the tomatoes, and cook until heated through.
• 7 place the spinach into a colander, and drain the hot pasta over it so it is wilted.
• 8 transfer to a large serving bowl, and toss with the remaining olive oil, and the bacon and tomato mixture.