PENNE WITH BACON, SPINACH AND TWO CHEESES

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Categories     Pasta     Sauté     Quick & Easy

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 bacon slices, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips
1 cup chopped onion
1 lb. penne pasta
1 1/3 cups grated Fontina cheese (about 5 oz.)
1 1/3 cups crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (about 5 oz.)
4 T (1/2 stick) butter, cut into pieces, @ room temp.
8 oz. chopped fresh spinach (about 8 cups)
3 T brandy
1/3 cup toasted pinenuts (I use more!!)
2 T chopped fresh chives or green onion tops

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels and drain. Pour off all but 3 tbsp. drippings from skillet. Add bell pepper and onion to skillet and saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Immediately return pasta to same pot. Add Fontina, Gorgonzola and butter and toss until cheeses and butter melt and coat pasta. Add spinach and brandy and toss over medium heat until spinach wilts, about 3 min. Gently mix in red bell pepper mixture and cooked bacon pieces. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta to large bowl. Sprinkle with nuts and chives and serve.

Luvuyo Mbengo
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I make this dish all the time. It's a family favorite!


Mohammed lamin Camara
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This is my favorite penne recipe! It's so creamy and flavorful.


Happy Joe
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I'm not a fan of spinach, but I love this dish! The bacon and cheese really make it.


Isaac Arhin
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This dish is so versatile! You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I like to add a little bit of chopped sun-dried tomatoes.


BloodBashers Plays
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always delicious. I like to add a little bit of garlic powder to the sauce for extra flavor.


Junior Hobby
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This recipe was so easy to follow! I'm not a great cook, but this dish turned out perfectly.


matlhomola morake
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out gritty. I think I might have overcooked it.


Temesgen Worku
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This is my go-to recipe for penne with bacon, spinach, and two cheeses. It's always a hit!


Rosalia Velasco
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I made this for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it.


Saeed Ullah
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This recipe is a keeper! It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


irina badarau
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I loved this dish! The bacon and cheese balanced out the spinach perfectly.


Halomontekhalo Halo
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This recipe was a disaster! The sauce was too thin and the pasta was overcooked. I don't recommend this recipe.


Mahi Ch
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Meh. It was okay. I've had better.


hammad kissana
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This was my first time making penne with bacon, spinach, and two cheeses and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the ingredients were easy to find. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mangal Manandhar
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of bacon, spinach, and cheese is a classic for a reason. I like to add a little bit of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.


FF JOKER 99
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This penne dish was a hit with my family! The flavors of the bacon, spinach, and two cheeses blended perfectly. I especially loved the crispy bacon bits, which added a nice textural contrast to the soft pasta and creamy sauce.