KIM'S PENNE WITH BACON & TOMATOES

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This is popular at our table. A very tasty, light pasta dish. I serve with salad, bread sticks and a glass of wine.

Provided by Kim Phillips-Randolph

Categories     Pasta

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 oz penne pasta
4 slice bacon, chopped*
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 c fresh baby spinach leaves
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 c balsamic vinegar
1 c fire roasted tomatoes
1/3 c freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare pasta according to package. While pasta is cooking, saute chopped bacon in olive oil until crisp. Remove bacon from pan and set aside, leaving oil in pan. Add spinach and garlic to oil in pan, saute until spinach is wilted. Add balsamic vinegar and continue cooking 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until softened and hot, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the well drained pasta and bacon to pan and gently toss to combine. Sprinkle each serving with parmesan cheese. *chopped pancetta may be substituted for bacon.

Rose Friday
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This pasta dish is a family favorite. It's a great way to use up leftover bacon and tomatoes.


Mubarak Muzammil
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Laljeet Magar
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This was my first time making this dish and it turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Aneela Muneer
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great weeknight meal because it's quick and easy to make.


Udeh Somto
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I made this dish for dinner last night and it was a big hit! My husband and kids loved it. It was a simple but delicious meal.


ZiaAutistic1 ZiaTv
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This pasta dish was easy to make and very tasty. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shaif khan Shadin
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I'm not a huge fan of bacon, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The bacon added a nice smoky flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


George Mpinos
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This was a quick and easy dish to make. The ingredients were simple and I had most of them on hand. The pasta turned out great and I loved the flavor of the sauce.


Saru Rai
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The bacon and tomatoes were perfectly cooked and the pasta was cooked al dente. I will definitely be making this again.


Kate Land
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of bacon, tomatoes, and penne was delicious. I also loved the addition of the Parmesan cheese and basil. It was a simple but flavorful dish that I will definitely be making again.