Spinach & Garlic Penna Pasta
- Reviews 4
Ready In: 30 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta
- 1 lb fresh spinach, washed,dried,stemmed,and shredded
- 8 slices bacon, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1⁄3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- freshly grated parmesan cheese
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pan to keep warm.
- In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, fry bacon until crisp; remove bacon to a plate with paper towels to drain.
- Remove and discard all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat.
- Reheat frying pan; add butter and olive oil and heat.
- Stir in garlic until aromatic.
- Add spinach, stirring until spinach is cooked.
- Add pasta and stir until blended.
- Remove from heat and transfer onto individual serving plates.
- Scatter bacon over top and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
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