PENNE WITH BACON, SPINACH, ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOMS

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Penne With Bacon, Spinach, Asparagus and Mushrooms image

Quick, easy and special enough for company.

Provided by Thea Pappalardo

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 oz penne (uncooked)
2 slice bacon
1/2 c onion, chopped
1 lb asparagus, sliced into 1" pieces
1 c chicken broth
6 oz baby spinach
1/2 c mushrooms, sliced
1/4 c white wine
1/2 can(s) reserved pasta water
1/2 c shredded parmesan, divided
1/2 tsp black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking water.
  • 2. Cook bacon until crisp and crumble. Add onion and mushrooms to bacon drippings and saute one minute. Add asparagus wine and broth and simmer five minutes, until asparagus is crisp-tender. Add pasta, spinach, 1/4 cup cheese and pepper. Toss and sprinkle with remaining cheese and bacon.

Thamsanqa Moyo
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mrasa Thoai
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This dish is always a hit with my kids. They love the bacon and the vegetables.


aisa semu
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to customize. I can add different vegetables, cheeses, or meats to create a dish that's perfect for my family.


Panashe Madamombe
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This dish was a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll drain the bacon more thoroughly next time.


Nan Sha
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I'm not a fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed this dish. The mushrooms were cooked perfectly and they didn't overpower the other flavors.


AizAz Ajmal
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This dish is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always travels well.


Ankketa Adhikary
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


juraida k
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less red pepper flakes next time.


ROXY PM
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this meatless pasta dish. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


SUNDAY VIVIAN
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Alexander Simpson-White
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


elite50_x
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less bacon next time.


Ken Wood
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this dish. The bacon and mushrooms were cooked perfectly and the spinach added a nice touch.


Towfiq Daneshyar
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some garlic and red pepper flakes next time.


Shawn Tate
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I love this recipe! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so it's a great go-to meal when I'm short on time.


Presh Billioz
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The bacon and spinach added a nice touch.


zack kacem
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The asparagus and mushrooms were especially flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


ian smith
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This dish was a hit with my family! The flavors of the bacon, spinach, asparagus, and mushrooms blended perfectly, and the penne cooked to al dente perfection. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.